Comparison

VM201 vs GEST Service Call

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

Head to head
About

VM201

Features
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This app allows you to control the Velleman VM201 Ethernet 8CH relay card from a remote location, via a wireless router. With this app you can: Press a button to turn a relay on or off Press a button to turn all relays off Monitor the status of each relay (on or off) Set a sleep timer for each relay (1s to 99h) Activate or deactivate the week program for each relay Monitor the status of the VM201 input

About

GEST Service Call

This app connects to a specialized service call button for luxury environments. It offers features like location identification, hardware monitoring, and easy WiFi integration. Designed for those who seek premium functionality and sophisticated design.

Highlights
  • Easy WiFi integration
  • Location identification via iBeacon
  • Hardware monitoring (battery, temp, connectivity)
  • Wireless charging support
  • Customizable design options
Features
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GEST, The Ingenious Service Call. A unique Service Call System created for those who demand nothing but the very best. The supplementary GEST Service App has been especially designed to interact with the GEST Service Call Button. Unique features of the GEST Service App: - Easy integration. Simply connect to your WiFi. - Sophisticated design. Use of a unique touch glass and the finest materials. - Customizability. Endless options to include logos or engravings. - Location aware. iBeacon technologies identify exactly where the button is located. - Hardware monitoring. Battery status, temperature and connectivity of the button can be found in the application. - Wireless Charging using the Qi protocol. For more information or questions, please contact us: T: +31 10 8200 252 E: info@my-gest.com W: www.my-gest.com GEST is a YachtCloud product, made in Holland.

Screenshots

VM2011 screens
GEST Service Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GEST Service Call at monthly against VM201's every 14 months. GEST Service Call also leads on device support (4 vs 2). VM201's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 14.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

VM201 ships an update every 14 months, GEST Service Call monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
VM201 versus GEST Service Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVM201GEST Service Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelleman nvYachtcloud

In-app purchases

None

VM201

No in-app purchases

None

GEST Service Call

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VM201 free?
VM201 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GEST Service Call free?
GEST Service Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VM201 or GEST Service Call have ads?
Neither VM201 nor GEST Service Call shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VM201 or GEST Service Call?
VM201 ships an update every 14 months, and GEST Service Call monthly. Most recently, VM201 was updated on October 26, 2026 and GEST Service Call on October 10, 2026.

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