Comparison

BuzzerBee vs Connectarr

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

Head to head
About

BuzzerBee

Features
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BuzzerBee lets you automate your building buzzer so guests, customers, or deliveries can get in to your building without you having to answer the phone. What you can do with BuzzerBee: โ€ข Temporarily "unlock" the buzzer when you're expecting guests โ€ข Set verbal access codes ("magic words") that visitors must say before access is granted โ€ข Create schedules (ex: business hours, cleaner access, open house) โ€ข Share buzzer control via the app with roommates, staff, or tenants โ€ข Forward buzzer calls to any other number (e.g. your personal number) in case an unexpected visitor buzzes โ€ข Get notified when building access has been granted โ€ข See a full history of access events --- How setup works: 1. Select a BuzzerBee phone number in the app based on your province/state local area code 2. Tell your building manager to connect this new phone number for your unit's buzzer 3. Set the digit that BuzzerBee needs to press in order unlock the door (usually 6 or 9) 4. That's it! Start controlling your buzzer using the app. No more missed deliveries or waiting guests!

About

Connectarr

Features
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Control your entire media stack from your phone. Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, qBittorrent, Transmission, Tdarr, Bazarr โ€” all in one app. TRACK DOWNLOADS IN REAL TIME Monitor your downloads, queue, and activity across all your services. Stay on top of everything with a live, auto-refreshing dashboard. MANAGE YOUR LIBRARY Browse and manage your movies and TV shows with powerful filters, detailed views, and quick actions. Edit monitored status, quality profiles, and more. DISCOVER & ADD CONTENT Find trending movies and shows, explore by genre or actor, and add content directly to Sonarr or Radarr in seconds. NEVER MISS A RELEASE Stay updated with upcoming episodes and releases using a smart calendar and local notifications. WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE TOOLS Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, qBittorrent, Transmission, Tdarr, Bazarr, Overseerr, Prowlarr, Jackett, Docker, Synology Download Station. SECURE BY DESIGN Your data stays on your device. Connect directly to your services with secure authentication and no third-party tracking. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Dark mode, themes, accent colors, and layouts tailored for both iPhone and iPad. Connectarr connects to your own existing services and does not host, index, or provide any media content. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BuzzerBee4 screens
Connectarr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuzzerBee at none against Connectarr's 10. Connectarr's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Connectarr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BuzzerBee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuzzerBee ships an update every 2 months, Connectarr every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
BuzzerBee versus Connectarr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzzerBeeConnectarr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size56 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1295925 B.C. LTDValentin Devigne

In-app purchases

None

BuzzerBee

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Connectarr

Subscriptions10
  • Connectarr Pro - Tdarr$0.991 Month
  • Torrent Clients (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Connectarr Pro - NZB Clients$1.991 Month
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  • Connectarr Pro$2.991 Month
  • Connectarr Ultimate3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Connectarr Pro - Tdarr$9.991 Year
  • Torrent Clients (Yearly)$19.991 Year
  • Connectarr Pro - NZB Clients$19.991 Year
  • Connectarr Pro$24.991 Year
  • Connectarr Ultimate (YEAR)3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BuzzerBee free?
BuzzerBee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connectarr free?
Connectarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BuzzerBee or Connectarr have ads?
Both BuzzerBee and Connectarr show ads.
Which is updated more often, BuzzerBee or Connectarr?
BuzzerBee ships an update every 2 months, and Connectarr every 4 days. Most recently, BuzzerBee was updated on September 28, 2026 and Connectarr on October 1, 2026.

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