Comparison

Symcon Visualization vs BIG CARE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Symcon Visualization

Features
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With Symcon Visualization, you can conveniently control all devices and functions of your smart home in one app. All systems supported by IP-Symcon are supported. These include the following: Wired systems: - KNX, LCN, ModBus, MQTT, BACnet, OPC UA, DMX/ArtNet, Siemens S7/Siemens Logo, 1-Wire Wireless systems: - EnOcean, HomeMatic, Xcomfort, Z-Wave Wallboxes: - ABL, Mennekes, Alfen, KEBA (others on request) Inverters: - SMA, Fronius, SolarEdge (others on request) Other systems: - Home Connect, Gardena, VoIP, eKey, Technical Alternative In addition, our free Module Store offers over 200 other connections (such as Shelly, Sonos, Spotify, Philips Hue and many more) and logic modules for your smart home! A complete and up-to-date list can always be found on our homepage. Many functions of the app can be tried out in demo mode. Important note: This app requires a SymBox, SymBox neo, SymBox Pro or an installed IP-Symcon version 7.0 or newer as a server. In addition, the corresponding building automation hardware must be installed. All tiles shown in the screenshots are samples of an example project. Your visualization is individually designed based on your personal configuration.

About

BIG CARE

Features
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Sprechen wir von digitalen Wohnservices sind wir in der Zukunft angelangt. Mit der BIG CARE App hast du alle Informationen zu deiner Wohnung in der Hand – du bleibst auf dem Laufenden, egal, wo du gerade bist. Erledige alle administrativen Tätigkeiten, die dein Zuhause betreffen, jederzeit und von überall. Die BIG Care App umfasst unter anderem folgende Funktionen: • Raumbuchung • Schadensmeldung • FAQs • Zugriff auf deine Dokumente • Direkter Kontakt zu deiner Hausverwaltung • Schwarzes Brett

Screenshots

Symcon Visualization4 screens
BIG CARE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Symcon Visualization at every 6 weeks against BIG CARE's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symcon Visualization ships an update every 6 weeks, BIG CARE every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Symcon Visualization versus BIG CARE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymcon VisualizationBIG CARE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB98 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSymcon GmbHPocket House GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Symcon Visualization

No in-app purchases

None

BIG CARE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Symcon Visualization free?
Symcon Visualization is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BIG CARE free?
BIG CARE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Symcon Visualization or BIG CARE have ads?
Neither Symcon Visualization nor BIG CARE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Symcon Visualization or BIG CARE?
Symcon Visualization ships an update every 6 weeks, and BIG CARE every 8 months. Most recently, Symcon Visualization was updated on September 30, 2026 and BIG CARE on September 25, 2026.

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