Comparison

Abode vs BedJet Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Abode

Control your home security system remotely. Arm and disarm your system, view live and recorded video, and receive instant alerts. Automate your home with custom actions and notifications, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Arm & disarm system
  • View live & recorded video
  • Receive security alerts
  • Home automation
  • Customizable notifications
  • System setup & expansion
  • Timeline event filtering
Features
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The Abode App gives you complete peace of mind when it comes to your security by allowing you to arm & disarm, view live and recorded video, get a timeline history of your system, and receive immediate security alerts all right from your iPhone or iPad. It’s your security at your fingertips. EASY SETUP abode’s starter kits are incredibly easy to set up using our app. Simply open your kit and app and follow the guided instructions to be up & running in under 30 minutes. DASHBOARD Your system at a glance. The dashboard allows you to arm & disarm, pull up live video, view your most recent timeline events, and run quick actions all without leaving this screen. CUE HOME AUTOMATION Create powerful automations with your connected devices. From turning on lights and raising thermostats for your morning routine to arming your system and locking your doors for bedtime, you can do it all right from the app. EXPAND YOUR SYSTEM Much like the setup process, adding new devices to your system couldn’t be easier via the app. Just follow the guided instructions and build out the system of your dreams in minutes. CUSTOMIZABLE NOTIFICATIONS Determine what you’d like to receive notifications for. From doors opening & closing to water leaks detected, how much (or little) you are alerted to is totally up to you. SET UP CUSTOM WIDGETS & SHORTCUTS Add system arming & disarming, quick actions, and camera images to your homescreen or control center so you can quickly take care of your most important actions without ever having to open the abode app. FILTER YOUR TIMELINE EVENTS View only the events you want with the ability to filter by device type, device grouping, and date. Want to see only what happened at your front door? How about last weekend? With these filters, you can. PUT YOUR SYSTEM ON AUTOPILOT Use your phone’s location to automatically arm and disarm your system as you come and go. Set up the locations important to you and let abode do the rest. IN-APP PANIC ALARMS Manually trigger your alarm audibly or silently to immediately alert our professional monitoring center and other users on your system in emergencies.

About

BedJet Remote Control

Control your BedJet bed climate system directly from your iOS device. This app allows you to adjust cooling, heating, airflow, and timers with real-time feedback and memory functions. It also includes an alarm feature to activate your preferred settings at a scheduled time.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature and airflow display
  • Auto-shutoff timer display
  • Turbo-Heat mode timer display
  • One-touch memory for favorite settings
  • Alarm function for scheduled activation
  • Custom heating temperature setting
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE LINK TO BEDJET MACHINE BLUETOOTH VIA "PAIR" BUTTON ON BOTTOM LEFT OF MAIN SCREEN OF THE BEDJET APP - DO NOT TRY TO LINK TO BEDJET VIA IPHONE BLUETOOTH CONTROL PANEL AS THAT WON'T WORK. Are you a BedJetter? The BedJet is the worlds first ultra rapid cooling, heating and climate control system just for your bed. Every BedJet system comes standard with Bluetooth connectivity. The Smart Remote App duplicates all features of the included RF remote control from the convenience of your iOS device, plus the following intelligent control extras: 1) Real time display of current cool/heat mode, air temperatures and air flow settings 2) Real time display of time remaining on auto-shutoff timer 3) Real time display of remaining time allowed in Turbo-Heat mode 4) One touch memory function for recalling your favorite settings 5) Alarm function to dispatch BedJet with of your favorite memory settings at a specified time (note: With V1 BedJets, Bluetooth link must be active for alarm function to operate - this is not necessary for V2) 6) Custom heating temperature setting with compatible BedJets We are always working on improvements to our products! Please email us if you find any bugs or have trouble getting the App to work properly. Please note the BedJet utilizes Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy and so will only work with the following iOS devices or newer: iPhone: 4S or later iPad: 3rd generation ("New iPad") iPod Touch: 5th generation only - The BedJet Team

Screenshots

Abode4 screens
BedJet Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Abode at 4.2 against BedJet Remote Control's 1.8. Abode also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 321). BedJet Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Abode sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BedJet Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Abode holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abode has 4.8K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Abode's written reviews are positive against 16% of BedJet Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abode ships an update every 6 weeks, BedJet Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Abode versus BedJet Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbodeBedJet Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (4.8K ratings) — better1.8 (321 ratings)
Positive reviews23.4% of reviews — better16.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.8K — better321
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbode Systems, Inc.BEDJET LLC

Customer experience

Abode

All ratings4,811 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive23.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative65.3%

BedJet Remote Control

All ratings321 ratings
Positive15.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative78.8%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative76.5%

Bugs and requests

Abode

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent device connectivity and offline issues
  • Inaccurate sensor and alarm notifications
  • Incompatibility with certain Wi-Fi network configurations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved HomeKit integration
  • More customization options for sensors and automations
  • Better battery life indicators and management
  • Ability to rename devices within the app

BedJet Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Abode

Subscriptions8
  • Single Camera1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Standard Plan1 Month trial$8.491 Month
  • 24/7 Recording14 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan1 Month trial$26.991 Month
  • Single Camera1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Standard Plan1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • 24/7 Recording14 Days trial$109.991 Year
  • Pro Plan1 Month trial$249.991 Year
None

BedJet Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abode free?
Abode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BedJet Remote Control free?
BedJet Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Abode or BedJet Remote Control?
Abode is rated higher. Abode averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while BedJet Remote Control averages 1.8 from 321 ratings.
Do Abode or BedJet Remote Control have ads?
Neither Abode nor BedJet Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abode or BedJet Remote Control?
Abode ships an update every 6 weeks, and BedJet Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, Abode was updated on October 20, 2026 and BedJet Remote Control on October 19, 2026.

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