Comparison

By vs SPACE

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote activity tracking
  • Live camera streaming
  • Customizable user profiles
  • Temporary access sharing
  • Remote lockdown mode
  • Climate sensor monitoring
  • Two-way talk functionality
Features
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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.

Screenshots

By4 screens
SPACE4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
By versus SPACE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBySPACE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIMAR SpaOh Baby LLC

Customer experience

By

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SPACE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

By

No in-app purchases

None

SPACE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is By free?
By is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPACE free?
SPACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do By or SPACE have ads?
Neither By nor SPACE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, By or SPACE?
By ships an update every 4 months, and SPACE every 3 weeks. Most recently, By was updated on June 11, 2026 and SPACE on June 1, 2026.

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