Comparison

DEFA vs Ubuden

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

Head to head
About

DEFA

Control DEFA vehicle and home heating, security, and alarm systems remotely. Monitor temperatures, battery voltage, and receive alerts for theft or speed limit breaches. Manage multiple heating zones and integrate with car alarms.

Highlights
  • Remote engine and interior heater control
  • Monitor battery voltage and temperature
  • GPS tracking and theft alerts
  • Burglar alarm notifications
  • Control up to 6 heating zones
  • Weather forecast display
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With this app you will be able to remote control the following DEFA systems: - DEFA Link Hub with WarmUp and/or GPS Link - DEFA Bluetooth® Hub with WarmUp - DEFA Base Unit PRO - DEFA Base Unit DIY DEFA Link Hub gives you remote control possibilities of your DEFA WarmUp, Security, and Finder system in your vehicle, from anywhere in the world. You can also connect the Link Hub to your DVS90 car alarm system to get burglar alarm notifications. DEFA Bluetooth® Hub gives you local control of your DEFA WarmUp system in your vehicle. Only devices supporting Bluetooth® LE and using iOS 8.0 and newer can communicate with the Bluetooth® Hub. DEFA Base Unit PRO and Base Unit DIY gives you remote control possibilities of your DEFA Home heating and alarm system in your cabin or house, from anywhere in the world. WarmUp features: Turn engine and interior heater ON and OFF directly or by a timer. The system will automatically start pre-heating depending on outside temperature or according to fixed pre-heating times. You can also monitor whether the 230V mains cable is connected or not. With Link Hub you can monitor the battery voltage of the vehicle and get an alert when the battery voltage is low. You can also monitor inside and outside temperatures. With Bluetooth® Hub you can monitor the outside temperature and the battery voltage of the vehicle. GPS Link features: Be alerted if your vehicle is stolen (started and/or moved) or if your pre-configured speed limit is exceeded. You can also look up your vehicle on a map at any time. Base Unit PRO and DIY features: Control heating for up to 6 separate zones. You can set each zone to manual ON/OFF, thermostat or regulator modes independently. Turn burglar alarm ON/OFF. Remote control your Nobø thermostats directly. In addition, the weather forecast is displayed for your location. The system will monitor power outages, monitor up to 6 different temperatures, and a range of additional features. You can also connect wireless burglary detectors. All features are available through this app. Alerts are sent to your phone and/or email. Note! DEFA Link Hub and Base Unit products require a subscription. DEFA Bluetooth Hub does not require a subscription. All products require an installation of hardware. For more information see www.defa.com or ask your DEFA dealer.

About

Ubuden

Features
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Har du oppdaget mus eller rotter hjemme? Ubuden hjelper deg å ta kontrollen – steg for steg. Skadedyr kan gjøre stor skade på isolasjon, el-anlegg og inneklima, og jo raskere du handler, jo mindre blir skaden. Med Ubuden kartlegger du situasjonen, forstår hvor alvorlig den er, og får en konkret plan for å bli kvitt dem. SLIK FUNGERER DET • Registrer det du ser og hører – appen bygger opp et bilde av situasjonen din. • Få en tilpasset vurdering av hvor alvorlig situasjonen er. • Følg en faglig metode: tett ute, fjern matkilder og sett feller – i riktig rekkefølge. • Få anbefalt utstyr til hvert steg. • Generer en rapport du kan dele med forsikring, takstmann eller utleier. HVORFOR UBUDEN • Konkrete råd tilpasset din bolig og ditt skadedyr – ikke generiske tips. • All dokumentasjon samlet på ett sted, klar når du trenger den. • Laget for norske hjem. Det er gratis å komme i gang med å registrere funn og få oversikt. Vi heier på deg!

Screenshots

DEFA4 screens
Ubuden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ubuden at every 3 weeks against DEFA's every 5 months. DEFA's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

DEFA ships an update every 5 months, Ubuden every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DEFA versus Ubuden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEFAUbuden
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEFA ASJOHN HAAVARD HOEIBY SKUNDBERG

In-app purchases

None

DEFA

No in-app purchases

None

Ubuden

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DEFA free?
DEFA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ubuden free?
Ubuden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DEFA or Ubuden have ads?
Neither DEFA nor Ubuden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DEFA or Ubuden?
DEFA ships an update every 5 months, and Ubuden every 3 weeks. Most recently, DEFA was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ubuden on October 5, 2026.

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