Brel Smart Building vs Be
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brel Smart Building
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With the BREL SMART BUILDING dashboard you can easily operate and monitor your sun protection on the entire building. The motors are controlled by the specially developed software in the BREL SMART BUILDING control system. The BREL SMART BUILDING dashboard contains various functions for installing, programming and maintaining the motors, such as window cleaner security, installation security, control of weather forecasts and data for preventive maintenance.
Be
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Be:You connects you directly with your smart Becker controls. From the compact CentralControl CC11 to the easy-to-use TimeControl TC72, you can conveniently control roller shutters, sun protection systems and automations via your smartphone. The app is clean, intuitive and made for everyday use. Connect, set up, use – without frustration and without wrestling with manuals. Be:You keeps evolving. New features, new devices, new possibilities – the app grows step by step along with your home. Bring full control into your house. With Be:You.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Be at every 2 months against Brel Smart Building's every 4 months. Be also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Brel Smart Building's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brel Smart Building ships an update every 4 months, Be every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brel Smart Building | Be |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BREL NEDERLAND BV | Becker Antriebe GmbH |
In-app purchases
Brel Smart Building
No in-app purchases
Be
No in-app purchases
