Comparison

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer vs PKN Ulrum

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

PKN Ulrum

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Als gemeente willen wij betrokken zijn met elkaar, efficiënt de organisatie van de kerk onderhouden, elkaar ondersteunen en nog veel meer. Onze eigen mobiele app helpt ons hierbij! Dankzij onze unieke groepenstructuur helpen wij kerken beter te communiceren. Met de hele gemeenschap, maar ook onderling. U kunt zelf groepen toevoegen en mensen daarvoor uitnodigen. Een slimme timeline zorgt er voor dat iedere gebruiker persoonlijke en relevante informatie ziet. Steeds minder mensen hebben cash geld. Met de Donkey Mobile collecte feature kunt u geven via uw smartphone, binnen twee klikken. Snel en effectief, waarbij 100% van uw donaties naar het goede doel gaat! Wel zo eerlijk. Bekijk de agenda voor uw hele gemeente, maar ook voor specifieke groepen. Dankzij het slimme groepensysteem krijg je een agenda op maat voor jou. Koppel het vervolgens aan uw eigen agenda en mis niks! Wie zoekt er tegenwoordig nog een telefoonnummer op in het telefoonboek? Vrijwel niemand! Dankzij de gemeentegids feature is iedereen binnen uw kerkelijke gemeente terug te vinden. Snel berichten sturen, naar een adres navigeren of zien wat iemands rol in de kerk is? Met de digitale gemeentegids wordt het makkelijk.

Screenshots

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer4 screens
PKN Ulrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PKN Ulrum at every 2 months against Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer ships an update every 4 months, PKN Ulrum every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer versus PKN Ulrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGira HomeServer/FacilityServerPKN Ulrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGira Giersiepen GmbH & Co KGProtestantse gemeente te Ulrum-Niekerk-Vierhuizen

In-app purchases

None

Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer

No in-app purchases

None

PKN Ulrum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer free?
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PKN Ulrum free?
PKN Ulrum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or PKN Ulrum have ads?
Neither Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer nor PKN Ulrum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer or PKN Ulrum?
Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer ships an update every 4 months, and PKN Ulrum every 2 months. Most recently, Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer was updated on August 17, 2026 and PKN Ulrum on September 12, 2026.

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