SimSim vs Berner BlueSecur
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimSim
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Nie wieder Schlüssel suchen: Mit der App SimSim können Sie Ihr Smartphone als Fernbedienung zum Öffnen von Türen und Toren nutzen. Wie das ganze funktioniert, zeigt Ihnen unsere Demo-Version beim Starten der App. Scannen Sie dazu einfach einen beliebigen QR-Code und betätigen Sie einen der Buttons, um das jeweilige Tor zu öffnen. Die Steuerung der Türen und Tore kann individuell auf Ihre Bedürfnisse zugeschnitten werden, sprechen Sie uns dazu gerne an.
Berner BlueSecur
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Operate devices compatible with BlueSecur using the Berner BlueSecur app. You can send permissions (keys) to family or friends, for example, via text message, e-mail or messenger. You don’t even have to be home to send a key, since keys are transmitted via a certified server in Germany. Manage your keys right in the app. The BlueSecur app must be installed on your mobile phone ahead of time. If a user hasn’t installed the app, they will be forwarded to the app store. Information on the BlueSecur app: - Add a device by scanning the QR code. - Setup and operation do not require an Internet connection. - Permissions (keys) are created on the administrator’s app, can be issued either temporarily or permanently and can also be deleted. - Sets of keys are subject to a fee. One-time keys are free of charge. - Max. 250 users - Optionally, you can use an external antenna should you have range issues. Using Bluetooth in the background of your mobile phone reduces its battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimSim at none against Berner BlueSecur's 2. SimSim also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Berner BlueSecur sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SimSim asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimSim ships an update every 2 months, Berner BlueSecur every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimSim | Berner BlueSecur |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MATHEMA GmbH | Hormann KG Antriebstechnik |
In-app purchases
SimSim
No in-app purchases
Berner BlueSecur
- Access key$8.99
- 5 access keys$34.99
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