FUHR SmartAccess vs Happy Bday
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FUHR SmartAccess
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Transform your smartphone into a secure access key. Encrypted, intelligent, and convenient. Connect high-security FUHR motorized multi-point locks in your front or entry door with a modern smart lock system that works via Bluetooth β completely without Wi-Fi, mobile network, or user data in the cloud. No interference with door design: SmartAccess is invisibly integrated into the door and becomes your key to the world of smart access. It also offers extended access options for maximum security and convenience. Features of FUHR SmartAccess: β’ Digital door key β Turn your smartphone into a secure, cryptographic key. β’ Auto Unlock β Detects your approach and automatically opens the door for convenient entry. β’ KeylessGo β Unlocks the door automatically when you approach, but only when touching the SmartTouch sensor or fitting β for added security (requires additional SmartTouch products). β’ Share keys β Grant digital access keys to family and friends within seconds. β’ Status monitoring β Keep track of your door lockβs status and check door activities in the event log. β’ Manage door modes β Flexibly adapt the door mode to your needs: Permanent Open Mode, Day Latch Mode, and Party Mode. Your benefits with SmartAccess: β’ Intelligent β Automatically unlocks your door when you come home β without taking your smartphone out of your pocket. β’ Secure β No cloud access required: SmartAccess does not require a user account and communicates only via Bluetooth Low Energy with the lock. All processes are end-to-end encrypted using modern security algorithms. β’ Elegant β Discreetly integrated into your door, SmartAccess ensures invisible security and convenience. β’ Smart β Stay in full control of your smart lock and manage access rights directly via the app. Supported products: β’ FUHR multitronic 881 β’ FUHR autotronic 834 β’ FUHR autotronic 836 β’ Optionally, motor locks from other manufacturers as well as electric door openers or garage door drives can be combined with SmartAccess. Connection must follow the manufacturer's specifications. Required system components: β’ SmartAccess module β’ Supported products as listed above β’ Cable kit β’ 12/24V DC power supply Extensions & Add-ons: β’ SmartTouch β Required to use the KeylessGo & Party Mode features. Available as a SmartTouch sensor, door handle, or fitting. Use FUHR SmartAccess to make your access smarter, safer, and more convenient! For more information about SmartAccess, visit our website at www.fuhr.de.
Happy Bday
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Never forget a birthday again with Happy Bday β the smart birthday calendar app that organizes everything for you! WHY HAPPY BDAY? Happy Bday is the ultimate birthday app for anyone who never wants to miss a birthday again. Whether it's family, friends, colleagues or acquaintances - with our smart birthday calendar you always have an overview and receive timely reminders. No more stress, no more forgotten birthdays, but always a perfect moment to surprise someone! MAIN FUNCTIONS Smart Birthday Calendar β’ Clear calendar with all birthdays β’ See directly who his birthday is today β’ View upcoming birthdays at a glance β’ A reminder 1, 3 or 7 days before someone's birthday Intelligent Reminders β’ Receive notifications on the day itself β’ Receive notifications 1, 3, 7 or 14 days in advance so you have enough time to buy a gift β’ Never miss an important birthday again β’ Personalize your notifications Share & Receive Birthdays β’ Generate a share link in one click β’ Share via WhatsApp, email or other apps β’ Friends and family can add their own birthday β’ Also works for people without the app β’ Automatic synchronization Easily Add Contacts β’ Add birthdays manually β’ Share a personal invitation link β’ Save profile pictures to contacts β’ Record extra information and reminders Modern & User friendly design β’ Intuitive interface in Dutch β’ Beautifully designed birthday cards β’ Clear display β’ Fast and responsive Secure & Private β’ All your data is secured β’ Login with Google account β’ Login with e-mail and password β’ Privacy guaranteed β’ No data is shared PERFECT FOR β’ Families who wanted to remember all birthdays β’ Groups of friends who want to celebrate together β’ Teams and colleagues in the office β’ Anyone who wants to stay organized β’ People with a stressful social life HOW IT WORKS 1. Download Happy Birthday for free 2. Create an account with Google or with your e-mail address and password 3. Add birthdays (manually or via share link) 4. Receive automatic reminders 5. Celebrate together and make everyone happy! UNIQUE BENEFITS No more Excel lists that you lose. No more googling birthdays in old WhatsApp conversations. Happy Bday does all the work for you. Our app automatically synchronizes everything and ensures that you are always on time to congratulate. The convenient share function makes it super easy to collect birthdays. Just send a link to your family or group of friends and they can enter their birthday themselves. Even people without the app can participate via our website! ABOUT HAPPY BDAY Happy Bday has been developed with love for everyone who values ββsocial contacts. We understand how annoying it is to forget a birthday, and that's why we made this app. Simple, effective and beautifully designed. Whether you have 10 or 100 contacts, Happy Bday helps you to be perfectly prepared every year. No more excuses, no more forgotten moments - only joy and beautiful memories. FREE TO USE Happy Bday is completely free to download and use. All basic functions are always available with no hidden costs. Start organizing all your birthdays today! DOWNLOAD NOW Join thousands of satisfied users who never miss a birthday again. Download Happy Bday now and become the hero who always congratulates on time! Do you have questions or suggestions? Contact us via the app. We'd love to hear from you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FUHR SmartAccess at none against Happy Bday's shown. Happy Bday's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FUHR SmartAccess ships an update every 4 months, Happy Bday weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FUHR SmartAccess | Happy Bday |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SmartWireless GmbH & Co. KG | David Hoogendam |
In-app purchases
FUHR SmartAccess
No in-app purchases
Happy Bday
No in-app purchases
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