Comparison

Berner BlueSecur vs ATESGuard

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

Head to head
About

Berner BlueSecur

Features
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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.

About

ATESGuard

Features
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AccessGuard de ATES Technologies es una solución de control de acceso para comunidades y edificios privados. Esta primera versión permite la apertura automática del garaje mediante el reconocimiento de matrículas de vehículos autorizados. Olvídate de mandos, tarjetas o llaves: cuando llegues al garaje, el sistema reconocerá tu matrícula y abrirá la puerta sin necesidad de tocar nada. Diseñado para garantizar seguridad, comodidad y eficiencia en los accesos compartidos. Características principales: • Apertura automática del garaje por reconocimiento de matrícula • Sin contacto, sin mandos • Administración segura de accesos • Integración con cámaras y sistemas domóticos (ATES) Más información en: https://ates.es

Screenshots

Berner BlueSecur4 screens
ATESGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ATESGuard at none against Berner BlueSecur's 2. Berner BlueSecur's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Berner BlueSecur sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ATESGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Berner BlueSecur ships an update every 5 months, ATESGuard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Berner BlueSecur versus ATESGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBerner BlueSecurATESGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHormann KG AntriebstechnikSERVIATES SL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Berner BlueSecur

One-time2
  • Access key$8.99
  • 5 access keys$34.99
None

ATESGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Berner BlueSecur free?
Berner BlueSecur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATESGuard free?
ATESGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Berner BlueSecur or ATESGuard have ads?
Neither Berner BlueSecur nor ATESGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Berner BlueSecur or ATESGuard?
Berner BlueSecur ships an update every 5 months, and ATESGuard every 3 months. Most recently, Berner BlueSecur was updated on October 10, 2026 and ATESGuard on October 8, 2026.

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