Comparison

Alertr vs Schlüter®

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

Head to head
About

Alertr

Features
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Alertr - Act faster together when it matters Alertr makes safety and communication within communities smarter, faster and more accessible. Whether you are part of a neighborhood, company, association or another community, Alertr helps ensure you are not on your own when an incident occurs. With one tap, you can connect directly with an operator. Using voice or video, the situation can quickly be assessed and, when needed, available responders or other designated people within your community can be alerted. What can you do with Alertr? • Report an incident via voice or video Start a secure connection with an operator immediately and explain or show what is happening. • Quickly alert the right people An operator can assess the situation and notify available responders, emergency response officers, volunteers or other designated members of your community. • Communicate with your community Use group chats to share information, stay informed and work together. • Receive P2000 alerts Receive relevant emergency service notifications and stay informed about incidents in your area. • Share your location during an incident When needed, your location can be used during an active incident to help determine where assistance is required. • Safe and reliable Alertr is designed with security and privacy at its core. Communications and data are processed securely. For different communities Alertr can be used by: • Neighborhoods and neighborhood watch groups • Companies and workplace emergency response teams • Sports clubs and associations • Families and other private communities Why Alertr? • Get help within reach when it matters • Connect quickly with operators and people nearby • One place for incidents, communication and safety alerts • Work together to create a safer environment Safety and communication for communities that look out for each other. This app is covered by Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). You can read the terms here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Schlüter®

Features
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Experience full control of your Schlüter®-Control-TR Thermostats with our app. Easily manage and customize your thermostat settings to achieve the perfect comfort level while staying informed with all the data you need. The app offers all information and guidance you need for a proper setup. • View and set indoor temperatures With the Schlüter®-TR-Control app, you can easily view and adjust the temperatures in all rooms and locations with installed thermostats. • View and change your heating schedule Your Schlüter®-Control-TR Thermostats has a default schedule function that automatically adjusts heating levels to match your timetable. However, if you need more flexibility, the schedule mode in the app allows you to create your own schedules from blank or edit its predefined graphics. • Thermostat Zoning You can control the temperature of different rooms, or zones, in your house by installing multiple thermostats or using a central one. From our app, you can set different temperatures for each zone and control them individually or in groups. For example, you might set a higher setpoint for a bathroom used frequently and a lower setpoint for a bedroom occupied only at night. You can also toggle schedules on or off and put the system in standby mode if necessary. • Set your heating system to vacation mode When you go on vacation or business, you can use the Schlüter®-TR-Control app to plan and schedule adjustments to your heating program. This way, you can save money by not heating an empty home and still have a warm welcome when you return. • Enable voice control/Smart Home Integration If you have a smart home system or voice assistant set up, this app will guide you to connect it to your thermostat and enable voice control. Connecting your thermostat to a voice assistant such as Alexa or Google Assistant offers more convenience and another option to control your system beyond the app. Connecting your app to the thermostat is simple: • Bluetooth® – Local access via Bluetooth® makes it simple to connect to your thermostat • WiFi & Cloud connection – Remotely access your thermostat information in our app in the cloud anytime, anywhere with an internet connection Good for installers to know: • Bluetooth® connection – Local access via Bluetooth® eliminates the need for homeowners' WiFi credentials

Screenshots

Alertr4 screens
Schlüter®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Schlüter® at none against Alertr's 2. Schlüter® also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Alertr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Schlüter® asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alertr ships an update monthly, Schlüter® every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Alertr versus Schlüter®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlertrSchlüter®
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB106 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWe are Made BVSchlueter-Systems KG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alertr

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subcription.$2.491 Month
  • Yearly subscription$19.951 Year
None

Schlüter®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alertr free?
Alertr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Schlüter® free?
Schlüter® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alertr or Schlüter® have ads?
Neither Alertr nor Schlüter® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alertr or Schlüter®?
Alertr ships an update monthly, and Schlüter® every 2 weeks. Most recently, Alertr was updated on October 25, 2026 and Schlüter® on October 25, 2026.

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