Berner BlueSecur vs via
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 donβt 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 hasnβt 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 administratorβs 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.
via
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You wish to make on-site changes to your viasis or viacount II device? Or you wish to read your measured data and make evaluations locally? No problem! Simply install the via app on your iPhone and connect via Bluetooth. All settings can be easily executed and transferred to the devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: via at none against Berner BlueSecur's 2. via also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Berner BlueSecur's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Berner BlueSecur sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. via asks for nothing beyond the download.
Berner BlueSecur ships an update every 5 months, via weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Berner BlueSecur | via |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hormann KG Antriebstechnik | via traffic controlling gmbh |
In-app purchases
Berner BlueSecur
- Access key$8.99
- 5 access keys$34.99
via
No in-app purchases









