switchButler vs Motech
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
switchButler
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switchButler is the official ELBRO AG app that allows you to configure, manage and control Butler devices easily and quickly. With just a few taps, you turn a module into a reliable remote monitoring and control system: receive alerts via SMS or email, trigger functions remotely even with a call, and always keep track of your installations wherever you are. The app is designed for quick on-site configuration via Bluetooth Low Energy. Once paired with the device, you can set up inputs and outputs, define thresholds and conditions, customize message texts, manage authorized numbers and choose notification methods. Relays can be controlled remotely by SMS or call, while event logs and periodic status messages provide a clear overview at all times. switchButler adapts to many scenarios: electrical panels, water systems, greenhouses, pumps, gates, technical rooms, server rooms or industrial machines. It is the ideal solution for installers, maintenance staff and facility managers who need to reduce response times, increase safety and keep control of unattended installations. Combining ease of use with advanced functions, the app takes only minutes to set up. The interface is intuitive and straightforward, commands are clear and require no specific training. switchButler works with both small installations and more complex systems, offering flexibility and security with controlled access through authorized numbers, event tracking and customizable parameters. To use it, a compatible ELBRO device with a SIM card enabled for SMS is required (voice needed if you want call activation). With switchButler you keep full control of your systems: get alerts when needed, act remotely and manage everything directly from your smartphone with a practical, fast and professional app.
Motech
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Motech ist die Begleit-App für deine Motech Bluetooth-Hardware. Verbinde dich in Sekunden und steuere deine konfigurierten Funktionen direkt über eine moderne, übersichtliche Bedienoberfläche. Funktionen Bluetooth-Verbindung zur Motech Hardware (schnell, stabil, alltagstauglich) Kennzeichen-Steuerung (je nach verbauter Hardware und Setup) Relais-Steuerung für angeschlossene Verbraucher (z. B. Licht oder Zubehör, je nach Konfiguration) Sperre per PIN für zusätzlichen Schutz vor ungewollter Bedienung Einstellungen & Kalibrierung (hardwareabhängig) für ein sauberes Setup Wichtig Die verfügbaren Funktionen hängen von deiner Motech Hardware und deren Konfiguration ab. Die App funktioniert nur in Verbindung mit kompatibler Motech Hardware.
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Verdict
switchButler and Motech are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
switchButler ships an update weekly, Motech every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | switchButler | Motech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ELBRO AG | ALAIN ROUX |
In-app purchases
switchButler
No in-app purchases
Motech
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is switchButler free?
Is Motech free?
Do switchButler or Motech have ads?
Which is updated more often, switchButler or Motech?
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