Comparison

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer vs GARDENA Bluetooth App

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

Head to head
About

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

Control complex building technology remotely or from any room. This client app connects to a Gira HomeServer or FacilityServer, offering clear displays and quick access to building functions. Customize views and profiles for different buildings or users.

Highlights
  • Remote building technology control
  • Clear function displays
  • Customizable user profiles
  • Room and function overviews
  • Energy consumption diagrams
  • Weather data access
  • Camera monitoring
Features
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Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer A simple and elegant way of operating complex building technology while away or from any room at home: with the Gira HomeServer app, you have everything under control – with an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, via GSM, UMTS or WLAN, from outside or inside the building. The app acts as a client, communicating with the Gira HomeServer or FacilityServer: the Gira Interface displays all functions clearly and concisely and allows quick access to the building. The display is either horizontal or vertical and can be modified by simply rotating the device. Various profiles allow controlling different buildings such as a personal residence or company as well as various views of one building. In this way, different functions can be controlled from outside the building than from inside. Different views can also be created for users. The most important features: Main menu The main menu displays all building functions. Date, time, current temperature and active functions can be viewed via the status bar. The jump back to the main menu is via the lower navigation bar. Room list All rooms of a property are assigned by floor. The overview of all applications installed in a room can be opened by touch. Room functions The functions within a room and their status are recognizable at a glance and can be operated with a touch. For more complex functions such as the heating control system, a pop-up menu is opened. If the device is rotated by 90°, the horizontal format opens a further view of the time clock functions. Time clock A function can be adapted to personal requirements via a range of filter functions; random values are also possible in this way. Diagrams Diagrams enable the clear display of detected and evaluated consumption data by year, month, week, day or hour. If the unit is turned by 90°, the last active diagram appears in the horizontal format. Temperature differences, for example, can be visualised via multi-touch. Messages Alarm and fault messages, measured values and states of the various components integrated in the system are clearly displayed. Weather data The data from the weather station installed on the building such as wind speed, precipitation and temperatures are available at a glance. Energy generation and fill levels The energy generation of a photovoltaic system can be viewed just as easily as the fill level of a cistern for rain water. Camera Cameras on the grounds can be called up with one operational step. Important note This app can only be used in connection with a Gira HomeServer or FacilityServer in a KNX/EIB installation. A list of specialists for intelligent building technology is available at www.gira.com/en/bezugsquellen

About

GARDENA Bluetooth App

This application provides full control over smart garden devices via Bluetooth. It guides users through setup, allows configuration of device settings, and offers scheduling assistance to maintain gardens. Control is accessible within a 10-meter range.

Highlights
  • Full device setup on mobile
  • View and change device settings
  • Guided setup with EasyConfig
  • Scheduling assistant for garden maintenance
  • Control devices within 10m range
  • Enable rain pause for water controllers
Features
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GARDENA Bluetooth® App, manage your GARDENA Bluetooth® products The official GARDENA Bluetooth® app allows you to take full control of your GARDENA Bluetooth® products. Configure and install * Have the complete device setup on your mobile device. * View and change settings for your devices, change your mowers pin code, enable rain pause for your water controller to save water, and much more. Status and control * Pick up your smartphone, open the GARDENA Bluetooth® App, and you’ll be ready to go. * EasyConfig enables an easy and guided setup and provides step-by-step guidance for setting up and configuring your Bluetooth® devices. * The GARDENA Bluetooth® App helps you with a scheduling assistant to keep your garden just right. * EasyApp Control enables you to control your garden in the app with a distance of 10 m. Gardena GmbH Hans-Lorenser-Straße 40 89079 Ulm Germany Telefon: +49 (0) 7 31 4 90 - 123 Fax: +49 (0) 7 31 4 90 – 219 E-Mail: service@gardena.com Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Glen Instone Managing Director: Joachim Müller, Sarah Dürr Company headquarters: Ulm / Registergericht: HRB Ulm 721339 USt-IdNr.: DE 225 547 309 The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution, which you can find here: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. GARDENA does not take part in dispute settlement proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Screenshots

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer4 screens
GARDENA Bluetooth App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GARDENA Bluetooth App at 4.3 against Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's 1.0. GARDENA Bluetooth App also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GARDENA Bluetooth App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GARDENA Bluetooth App has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's written reviews are positive against 78% of GARDENA Bluetooth App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer ships an update every 4 months, GARDENA Bluetooth App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer versus GARDENA Bluetooth App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGira HomeServer/FacilityServerGARDENA Bluetooth App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.3 (106 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews78.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3106 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1.6 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGira Giersiepen GmbH & Co KGGARDENA

Customer experience

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral28.9%
Negative26.3%

GARDENA Bluetooth App

All ratings105 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews511 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative16.2%

Bugs and requests

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GARDENA Bluetooth App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Failure to recognize devices after updates
  • Inability to change certain settings
  • Inconsistent sensor data display
  • App crashes and connection failures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to delete schedules
  • Improved weather integration
  • Remote restart and control options
  • Detailed activity history and reporting

In-app purchases

None

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

No in-app purchases

None

GARDENA Bluetooth App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer free?
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GARDENA Bluetooth App free?
GARDENA Bluetooth App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or GARDENA Bluetooth App?
GARDENA Bluetooth App is rated higher. Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GARDENA Bluetooth App averages 4.3 from 106 ratings.
Do Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or GARDENA Bluetooth App have ads?
Neither Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer nor GARDENA Bluetooth App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or GARDENA Bluetooth App?
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer ships an update every 4 months, and GARDENA Bluetooth App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer was updated on October 26, 2026 and GARDENA Bluetooth App on October 25, 2026.

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