Maestro KNX vs PIMAlink 3.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maestro KNX
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your home systems. Access multimedia, climate control, security, and more, even when you're away. Secure and fast, it works seamlessly over the internet.
- Remote control for home systems
- Supports KNX, IP, Infra-red, and more
- Fast internet connectivity
- Multiple client support
- Password-protected and secured communication
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Requirements: - Maestro Server - Compatible with iPhone, iPad - iOS 11+ Maestro KNX is a client App to Maestro server (An MTSxxx or MSxxx server is required for operation.) The App enables the same user friendly Maestro GUI on your iPhone and iPad, instantaneously turning your iPhone/iPad to a powerful, easy to use remote control even when you away from home. The Maestro KNX enables the remote control of all systems controlled by the Maestro such as: multimedia, air conditioning, alarm systems, and many more by utilizing all of the common communications: KNX, RS232, IP, Infra-red, RS485, DMX, HDL BusPro, Vantage. Maestro KNX works extremely fast even over the internet (via GPRS/WiFi) and supports multiple clients simultaneously. Its communication to the Maestro is password protected and secured by SSH/SSL. For more details please see our website www.cdinnovation.com
PIMAlink 3.0
Remotely manage your alarm system, view live video streams from cameras, and receive instant notifications. Control PGM outputs for home appliances and access event logs and system status from anywhere.
- Remote alarm system control
- Live video streaming
- Alarm notifications with video verification
- Control PGM outputs
- System status and event logs
- Zone status monitoring
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With PIMAlink 3 you can remotely control your FORCE alarm system, as well as access your video cameras and watch live video stream, anytime from anywhere. Note: Consult PIMA for supported cameras models. PIMAlink 3 offers the following options: • System status • Arming/disarming • Zones status: Open, Alarm, Bypassed • System Faults — AC loss, Battery • Event logs • Alarm notifications including video verification • Control PGM outputs (for controlling various home appliances) • Video verification options o Immediate access to video cameras o Pre- and post-alarm video stream o Predefined link between video source to the panel’s zones o Specific video search according to event o Video recording on smartphone while streaming PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd. PIMA Electronic Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of cost-effective intruder alarm systems. Its portfolio of high-quality wired, hybrid, and wireless alarm systems ranges from small economic systems to advanced multi-zone ones. www.pima-alarms.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maestro KNX at 50% against PIMAlink 3.0's 0%. Maestro KNX also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). PIMAlink 3.0's advantage is rating (2.3 vs 1.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
PIMAlink 3.0 holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Maestro KNX's written reviews are positive against 0% of PIMAlink 3.0's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Maestro KNX ships an update every 4 months, PIMAlink 3.0 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maestro KNX | PIMAlink 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (6 ratings) | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CD Innovation Ltd. | PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd |
Customer experience
Maestro KNX
PIMAlink 3.0
In-app purchases
Maestro KNX
No in-app purchases
PIMAlink 3.0
No in-app purchases
