Comparison

ControlPlus2 vs BT Cyber Threat Protect

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

Head to head
About

ControlPlus2

Manage your Orisec intruder alarm system remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Gain complete visibility, receive real-time notifications, and control multiple sites with an intuitive interface. Secure login options ensure quick and safe access to your system's status and events.

Highlights
  • Remote system access
  • Biometric login
  • Multi-site control
  • Arm/disarm alarm
  • Real-time notifications
  • Zone status monitoring
  • Device control
Features
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The ControlPlus2 app gives users full access to their Orisec intruder alarm system, anytime, anywhere. ControlPlus2 is for people who want complete visibility of their system, allowing total operational control, system event notifications and monitoring from anywhere in the world. With the Orisec ControlPlus2 app you can: • Remotely and securely access your Orisec intruder alarm system from your phone or tablet. • Use biometric fingerprint and face recognition to login for quick and secure access to your app. • Access and control multiple protected sites, like your home and your office. • Arm, disarm or part arm any of your alarm systems through a simple intuitive interface. • Receive real time notifications from all your monitored sites directly to your phone or tablet. • View notification history from each monitored site. • View the real time status and recent activity of each monitored zone. • View all or selected event types from the system event log. • View zone activity history. • Turn on or off devices connected to the remote-controlled outputs. • Use the virtual remote keypad to operate your alarm system. • Get context sensitive help to guide you through the app features and functions. • Use the dedicated Density Fog screen for diagnostics and remote control of their fog machines. • Select dark or light colour themes with the option of full customisation.

About

BT Cyber Threat Protect

This app provides advanced real-time protection against online threats like viruses, malware, and ransomware. It safeguards your personal data, detects scams, and secures your browsing and social media activity. It also includes a password manager for enhanced online security.

Highlights
  • Multi-device anti-virus protection
  • Scam Assistant for suspicious links
  • Dark Web Monitoring for personal data
  • Safe Web browsing
  • Social Media Monitoring
  • Norton Password Manager
Features
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A higher standard of cyber security. Cyber Threat Protect is our most powerful layer of digital defence, safeguarding your devices in real time – and we’re the only major broadband provider to offer this level of security as standard with your broadband package. Powered by Norton, it’s available on up to 15 devices and it delivers comprehensive, intelligently designed protection across your connected life. It includes real-time protection against ransomware, viruses, spyware, malware and other online threats, keeping your devices safe. Features: •            Multi-device anti-virus protection - protect up to 15 devices •            Protect against scams with Scam Assistant – check suspicious messages, links or QR codes instantly •            Keep your personal data secure with Dark Web Monitoring – protect up to 52 pieces of your personal data and we’ll let you know if it shows up where it shouldn’t •            Browse safely with Safe Web - stay safe from threats while browsing, banking and using social media •            Social Media Monitoring – link your social media accounts and we’ll tell you about suspicious activity or if you’ve been hacked •            Store and create strong passwords with Norton Password Manager – store and autofill passwords securely across your devices All you have to do is download the app and sign-in with your BT ID.

Screenshots

ControlPlus24 screens
BT Cyber Threat Protect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ControlPlus2 at none against BT Cyber Threat Protect's shown. ControlPlus2 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). BT Cyber Threat Protect's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 20%). On price, 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

ControlPlus2 ships an update every 3 months, BT Cyber Threat Protect every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
ControlPlus2 versus BT Cyber Threat Protect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlPlus2BT Cyber Threat Protect
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB297 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin GalbraithBritish Telecommunications plc

Customer experience

ControlPlus2

Written reviews55 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative70.9%

BT Cyber Threat Protect

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

ControlPlus2

No in-app purchases

None

BT Cyber Threat Protect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ControlPlus2 free?
ControlPlus2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BT Cyber Threat Protect free?
BT Cyber Threat Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ControlPlus2 or BT Cyber Threat Protect have ads?
BT Cyber Threat Protect shows ads; ControlPlus2 does not.
Which is updated more often, ControlPlus2 or BT Cyber Threat Protect?
ControlPlus2 ships an update every 3 months, and BT Cyber Threat Protect every 3 days. Most recently, ControlPlus2 was updated on October 12, 2026 and BT Cyber Threat Protect on October 13, 2026.

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