ELTAKO Connect vs frogAccess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ELTAKO Connect
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Are you an installer or a customer looking to configure our ELTAKO products conveniently via your smartphone? Our app allows you to quickly and clearly configure settings for programs, functions, and devices. You can easily view and adjust delay times and other functions. The modern user interface operates on the principle: "The simpler the operation, the more comfortable the use." Regular updates keep ELTAKO-Connect technologically advanced and always up-to-date with the continuous expansion of the product portfolio.
frogAccess
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frogAccess is the dedicated app for frogblue smart home installations using the next-generation frogblue Bluetooth Mesh platform. It is separate from frogControl, which continues to support installations based on the previous frogblue hardware generation. If you are unsure which app is right for your installation, please contact your frogblue partner. With frogAccess, you can control your entire frogblue smart home from one place: lights, blinds, fans, heating, scenes, doors, and intercoms. Control your home locally via Bluetooth or remotely via frogCloud - fast, private, and seamlessly integrated with your frogTerminal, frogStation, frogDisplay, and next-generation frogblue Bluetooth Mesh modules. Control everything Lights, blinds, fans, windows, and heating Scenes for one-tap moods such as Welcome Home, Movie Night, or Away Doors and intercoms - see who is there and let them in Time profiles for flexible scheduling System HealthCheck View your system status at a glance Check whether your installation is configured, connected, and running correctly See issues explained in clear language Know when everything is ready - and when to contact your frogblue partner Cloud sync and remote access Sign in to frogCloud directly in the app Automatically add new IP devices such as frogTerminals, frogStations, and frogDisplays to your project Download projects manually to your device Switch easily between Bluetooth and cloud projects Scenes that stay in sync Synchronise custom scenes across your devices Keep scenes and shared settings aligned everywhere Push notifications and activity logs Receive important events on your phone See what happened, when, and where Project sharing Invite household members or service providers directly from the app Simple onboarding with flexible access control Available in 20+ languages. Important: hardware compatibility frogAccess requires a frogblue installation running the next-generation frogblue Bluetooth Mesh platform. It is not compatible with earlier-generation frogblue hardware. These installations are supported by the frogControl app. A free frogCloud account is required for cloud and remote-access features. Local Bluetooth control works without an account. For details, visit frogblue.com or contact your frogblue partner. About frogblue frogblue is a German smart-building system that wirelessly connects lights, blinds, fans, windows, doors, heating, and intercoms using patented Bluetooth Mesh technology. frogblue modules - our βfrogsβ - are installed behind conventional light switches and outlets. No control wiring, no switch cabinet, and no central server are required. With frogblue, the whole home can be controlled from one app β locally via Bluetooth or worldwide via frogCloud.
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Verdict
ELTAKO Connect and frogAccess are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ELTAKO Connect ships an update every 4 weeks, frogAccess monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ELTAKO Connect | frogAccess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.3 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eltako GmbH | frogblue TECHNOLOGY GmbH |
In-app purchases
ELTAKO Connect
No in-app purchases
frogAccess
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ELTAKO Connect free?
Is frogAccess free?
Do ELTAKO Connect or frogAccess have ads?
Which is updated more often, ELTAKO Connect or frogAccess?
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