Bosch Remote Security Control vs AXIS Companion Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bosch Remote Security Control
Control your Bosch security system remotely from your smartphone. Arm or disarm your system, manage specific zones, and even control lighting. For compatible panels, you can also view live camera feeds and remotely lock/unlock doors.
- Remote system arm/disarm
- Zone control
- Output control (e.g., lighting)
- Live video streaming from IP cameras
- Remote door lock/unlock
- Demo mode for evaluation
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The Remote Security Control (RSC) app by Bosch allows users to control their security systems remotely from their devices. The app supports security systems with the following control panels: B9512G, B8512G, B6512, B5512, B4512, B3512, D9412GV4, D7412GV4, and Solution Series 2000/3000. With all compatible control panels, users can: - Turn their security system On or Off - Turn specific areas On or Off - Control outputs for applications such as lighting control Exclusive to B9512G, B8512G, B5512. B4512, and B3512 control panels, users can view live video from Bosch IP cameras (requires control panel firmware version 2.03 or greater). The RSC app supports Motion JPEG (MJPEG) video streamed over HTTP or HTTPS. Exclusive to B9512G, B8512G, D9412GV4, and D7412GV4 control panels, users can grant access to homes or businesses remotely by unlocking and locking doors (D9210C or B901 and other hardware required). This app requires the installing dealer to create a Remote Access Profile (certificate) for users, and to install the profile on their devices. Prior to installing the Remote Access Profile, users can evaluate the app using the Demo Mode. The app cannot connect to any security system until a Remote Access Profile is installed. Requires IOS 12.0 or later.
AXIS Companion Classic
Access your AXIS Companion version 3 video surveillance system remotely. Easily store and share important images or video clips directly from your mobile device.
- Remote system access
- Intuitive interface
- Store images
- Share video
- View surveillance footage
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Get instant access to your AXIS Companion version 3 (Classic) video surveillance system. Benefit from: • Easy and intuitive interface • Store and share images or video of interest AXIS Companion requires a one-time system set-up using a PC-client. The more feature-rich PC-client is available free of charge at https://www.axis.com/products/axis-companion-classic/ If you are using AXIS Camera Station Edge, then download the AXIS Camera Station Edge mobile app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AXIS Companion Classic at 2.9 against Bosch Remote Security Control's 2.0. AXIS Companion Classic also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Bosch Remote Security Control's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
AXIS Companion Classic holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 65 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 23% positive.
Bosch Remote Security Control ships an update every 3 months, AXIS Companion Classic monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bosch Remote Security Control | AXIS Companion Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (38 ratings) | 2.9 (65 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews — better | 23.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 65 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bosch Security Systems | AXIS Communications AB |
Customer experience
Bosch Remote Security Control
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In-app purchases
Bosch Remote Security Control
No in-app purchases
AXIS Companion Classic
No in-app purchases
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