Comparison

Xip Mobile vs Busy Tag

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

Head to head
About

Xip Mobile

This app allows users to receive audio and video calls from an entry panel or concierge, view CCTV cameras, and control home functions like door locks and lights. It also manages call history and contacts within the XIP system.

Highlights
  • Receive audio and video calls
  • View CCTV cameras
  • Control door locks and lights
  • Manage call lists
  • Intercommunicate with other devices
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XIP Mobile is the latest addition to the innovative and technologically advanced IP-based XIP Video Entry System by BPT. This user friendly App allows you to receive audio and video calls from an entry panel or from the building's concierge desk, self insert the cameras of your CCTV system such as intercommunicate with other mobile devices or receivers connected to the system.

 Activations like opening the door or turning on the staircase lights are possible with just one finger touch; XIP Mobile can conveniently manage lists of favourite contacts, received, missed or rejected calls. Xip Mobile is designed to be used within the XIP system by BPT. 

BPT S.p.A. is leader in Video Entry System, Home Automation, Home Security and Heating Control Systems.

About

Busy Tag

Features
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DESKTOP APP REQUIRED! This mobile app is a companion to the Busy Tag desktop application — it doesn't work as a standalone app. Control your Busy Tag device from anywhere using your phone. This companion app syncs with your USB-connected Busy Tag device through the cloud, giving you remote access to all features. ▸ HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your Busy Tag device to your PC via USB 2. Install and open BusyTag software on your PC 3. Enable cloud sync in the PC application 4. On your phone, add the device by scanning the QR code or entering the device ID shared from your PC 5. Done! Your phone now syncs with your BusyTag in real-time ▸ CUSTOM DISPLAY DESIGN Create unique designs for your Busy Tag device with the built-in editor. Add text, upload images, set backgrounds, and position elements exactly how you want. Support for both static images and animated GIFs. All changes sync instantly to your device. ▸ LED CONTROL & PATTERNS Choose from 30+ eye-catching LED patterns including police lights, running patterns, pulses, and more. Set solid colors using the intuitive HSV color picker. Adjust brightness to match your environment. ▸ FOCUS TIMER (POMODORO) Boost your productivity with the built-in Tomato Timer. Set work intervals, break times, and long breaks. Your Busy Tag displays your focus status so colleagues know when you're in deep work mode. ▸ PLUGINS Extend functionality with built-in plugins: • Digital & Analog Clock displays • Weather & Forecast • Bitcoin & Stock Price trackers • Countdown Timer • Marquee scrolling text • Days Since counter • Lunar Phase display • Microsoft Teams status integration ▸ DEVICE MANAGEMENT • Adjust screen and LED brightness • Manage device storage • View device information and status ▸ REQUIREMENTS • Busy Tag USB device connected to a PC • Busy Tag desktop software with cloud sync enabled • Device ID or QR code from the PC application Control your Busy Tag from anywhere - at your desk, in a meeting, or on the go. Note: This app requires your Busy Tag device to be connected to a PC with cloud sync enabled.

Screenshots

Xip Mobile4 screens
Busy Tag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Busy Tag at every 11 days against Xip Mobile's every 3 months. Xip Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 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

Xip Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Busy Tag every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Xip Mobile versus Busy Tag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXip MobileBusy Tag
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAME S.P.A.Greynut LTD

In-app purchases

None

Xip Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Busy Tag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xip Mobile free?
Xip Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Busy Tag free?
Busy Tag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xip Mobile or Busy Tag have ads?
Neither Xip Mobile nor Busy Tag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xip Mobile or Busy Tag?
Xip Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Busy Tag every 11 days. Most recently, Xip Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and Busy Tag on October 30, 2026.

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