Comparison

CBW Mobile vs Akuvox MySmart

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

Head to head
About

CBW Mobile

Remotely access and manage your ControlByWeb™ devices from anywhere. Create custom control panels to monitor and control electrical devices, sensors, and more with instant access and app-locking features.

Highlights
  • Remote access to ControlByWeb devices
  • Customizable control panels
  • Monitor relays, inputs, and sensors
  • App-locking for security
  • Quick access to device pages
  • Tutorial for setup
Features
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CBW Mobile is a simple, reliable way to remotely access your ControlByWeb™ products from anywhere in the world. This app lets you create customized control panels to manage a single device or seamlessly integrate multiple devices on one page. ControlByWeb products are Ethernet I/O devices with relays and inputs that can be used to remotely control and monitor electrical devices and sensors. When properly installed and combined with the right components*, ControlByWeb products can be used to remotely reboot computers, control gates, lights, motors, pumps, door locks, or just about any electrical device. They can monitor temperature, position, water level, flow, power, doors, motion, and much more. All of our products have built-in web servers, so your phone or computer communicates directly with the device and not with a server somewhere else. There are no drivers to install, no batteries to change, and no monthly subscription. App Features: Instant access to all of your ControlByWeb devices. Custom buttons, labels, etc. for each device and its components (relays, inputs, sensors, etc.). Custom control panels. Shortcuts for accessibility. Quick access to the device's control page, setup page, events, and logs. App-Locking to prevent use from unauthorized users. Settings-Lock to prevent unauthorized changes to the control panels. Tutorial with a simple walk-through to get you started. * Installation of ControlByWeb products requires a basic knowledge of electronics and computer networking. In some cases, a Systems Integrator or licensed Electrician may be required. Many applications require additional components such as sensors or electrical devices.

About

Akuvox MySmart

Manage building access and security from your smartphone. See and speak with visitors, grant entry, and issue virtual keys remotely. Ideal for residents and property managers seeking a streamlined entry experience.

Highlights
  • See and talk to visitors
  • Open doors remotely
  • Monitor building entrances
  • Issue virtual keys
  • Manage property access
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MySmart is Akuvox’s smart security and intercom service for buildings. It allows residents to see and talk to visitors, open doors, monitor building entrances and issue virtual keys from their smartphones via Akuvox doorphones installed at property entrance. Built for modern living, Akuvox MySmart delivers an unparalleled building entry experience and simplifies property access management for property managers and owners. If you feel interested in finding out how Akuvox can transform your building, please visit http://www.akuvox.com.

Screenshots

CBW Mobile3 screens
Akuvox MySmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Akuvox MySmart at 5.0 against CBW Mobile's 3.7. CBW Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Akuvox MySmart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBW Mobile has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CBW Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Akuvox MySmart every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CBW Mobile versus Akuvox MySmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBW MobileAkuvox MySmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXytronixAKUVOX (XIAMEN) NETWORKS CO., LTD.

Customer experience

CBW Mobile

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Akuvox MySmart

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CBW Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Akuvox MySmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CBW Mobile free?
CBW Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Akuvox MySmart free?
Akuvox MySmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CBW Mobile or Akuvox MySmart?
Akuvox MySmart is rated higher. CBW Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Akuvox MySmart averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CBW Mobile or Akuvox MySmart have ads?
Neither CBW Mobile nor Akuvox MySmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CBW Mobile or Akuvox MySmart?
CBW Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Akuvox MySmart every 12 months. Most recently, CBW Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and Akuvox MySmart on November 3, 2026.

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