By vs SPACE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
By
Control your home automation system remotely. Manage lighting, climate, and security from your smartphone or tablet, whether you're at home or away. Requires specific hardware for Vimar By-me or KNX systems.
- Remote system supervision
- Control via LAN/Wi-Fi
- Control via 3G/Internet
- User-friendly icons
- Optimized access speed
- iOS 13+ localization settings
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By-web - Enables supervising the Vimar By-me home automation system (requiring art. 01945 or art. 01946) or KNX systems (requiring art. 01545), via smartphones and tablets. User-friendly icons let you take full control of the system via LAN or Wi-Fi networks when you are at home or via a 3G/Internet network when you are away from home. Since version 2.0 the By-web app replaces the KNX By-web app for accessing the Vimar KNX web server (art. 01545) for mobile devices with iOS versions compatible with the installation of By-web 2.0. Access speed optimized for Vimar web server versions (art. 01945 or art. 01946) 1.20 and later. Access speed partially optimized for Vimar web server versions (art. 01945 or art. 01946) between 1.10 and 1.19. Access speed not optimized for Vimar web server versions (art. 01945 or art. 01946) 1.9 and earlier. Recommended upgrading the Vimar web server (art. 01945, art. 01946)/Vimar KNX web server (art. 01545) to the latest available version.” Note: To use the By-web app on devices with iOS 13 or later versions, according to the modifications set by Apple to access information, on the part of Apps, about the connection of the mobile device to wi-fi networks, the following are required: - localisation must be enabled on the mobile device; - the By-web app must have permission to access the localisation information. The By-web app, from version 2.2, includes a guided procedure to make these settings (only for mobile devices with iOS 13 or later versions). Vimar positive energy: products for electrical and home automation systems in residential and service industry locations. https://www.vimar.com
SPACE
Manage and monitor your smart safe remotely from anywhere in the world. Track activity, view live camera feeds, control user access, and receive alerts for environmental changes or attempted intrusions.
- Remote activity tracking
- Live camera streaming
- Customizable user profiles
- Temporary access sharing
- Remote lockdown mode
- Climate sensor monitoring
- Two-way talk functionality
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At SPACE we design and create unique products that protect and make your space secure. Set up your device and when successfully paired to your mobile, manage and stay protected to your space from anywhere in the world. Upgrade your lifestyle and revolutionize the way you protect your valuables. The Space Safe - futuristic smart safe with a touch lcd display. When connected to the app you can; - Track all ACTIVITY pertained to your device, if it's accessed successfully or unsuccessfully, and by whom. Detailed information can be viewed whenever for ultimate peace of mind. - View inside and outside CAMERA streaming remotely and never wonder who attempts to access your safe and what they touch; instead watch it live. - Be in total control of who has access to your safe with custom user PROFILES. Each user can be limited as you see fit and their activity can be monitored. - Share ACCESS among friends or family. One-time PIN codes allow guests or temporary residents to open your safe if you are not around. - Remotely enable or disable LOCKDOWN mode. When activated, the device's LCD display becomes inaccessible and the app allows you to sound the alarm if there's an intruder. If things get really bad, notify 911 from The Space App. - Built-in CLIMATE sensors detect extreme temperatures and humidity levels which are viewable on The Space App. Notifications can be enabled if the levels change past your desired user settings, keeping your valuables in the most optimal condition. - The device's exterior LIGHTS can be customized to your liking; whether you want to lower the brightness, turn it off, or just change the color, you decide, and make it yours. - Get notifications when there's any activity. With the TWO-WAY TALK, you can instantly listen to what's happening and talk to anyone who is there. - Customize all of your individual settings and NOTIFICATIONS within the app. All features require a working internet connection via WiFi to connect the device to the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPACE at 100% against By's 0%. SPACE also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). By's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
By ships an update every 4 months, SPACE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | By | SPACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VIMAR Spa | Oh Baby LLC |
Customer experience
By
SPACE
In-app purchases
By
No in-app purchases
SPACE
No in-app purchases









