Comparison

DoorBird vs Element4 ProControl

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

Head to head
About

DoorBird

See, hear, and speak to visitors at your door from anywhere in the world. Receive instant notifications for doorbell presses and motion detection, ensuring you never miss a visitor or delivery. Securely unlock doors, garages, or gates remotely.

Highlights
  • Live HDTV video with night vision
  • 2-way audio communication
  • Worldwide mobile access
  • Push notifications for visitors and motion
  • Remote door, garage, or gate unlocking
  • Visitor history
  • Geofencing
Features
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The DoorBird App provides mobile access to DoorBird IP Video Door Stations. Using the app, you can see and hear your visitors in real time, speak with them or unlock the door. When visitors press your doorbell, you receive a push notification on your iPhone or iPad and can immediately answer your door – from anywhere in the world. The DoorBird can also send instant alerts when a visitor triggers the built-in motion sensor. No matter if you are at home or not, you will never miss a visitor or a delivery. DoorBird's innovative IP technology was developed in Germany and is continuously improved through regular app and hardware updates. The system works in your local network (LAN) as well as outside of your home network environment without range limitation and securely encrypted over the Internet. DoorBird App Features for IP Video Door Stations: • Live HDTV video (ultra wide-angle camera lens, night vision) • 2-way audio communication • Worldwide mobile access to DoorBird IP Video Door Stations • Push notifications on your iPhone or iPad when the doorbell is pushed or the motion sensor is triggered • Configurable motion sensor • Free visitor history • Secure door, garage or gate opener via the app • Different ringtones for push notifications • Geofencing • App is optimized for portrait and landscape format • WiFi and Ethernet (PoE) • Smart Home and NVR compatible

About

Element4 ProControl

Control your gas fireplace with ease. Adjust flame height, set schedules, and manage various functions like lighting and fan speed. Enjoy personalized comfort with intuitive modes and multilingual support.

Highlights
  • Manual flame height adjustment
  • Automatic thermostat control
  • Programmable on/off schedules
  • Countdown timer for auto shut-off
  • Control lights, fan, and secondary burner
  • ECO mode and LED lighting control
Features
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The Element4 Procontrol  is now updated, enjoy its fresh look and intuitive design that lets you easily navigate and control your gas fire’s favorite functions. These key features help you get more comfort and enjoyment from your gas fireplace. Manual Mode: Simply move the slider up or down to manually adjust the flame height. Thermostat Mode: The fire automatically adjusts to maintain the set temperature. Countdown Timer: Automatically turns the fire OFF after a set period-of-time. Program Mode: Save up to 8 programs to turn the fire on and off at specific times and days. Other available functions include Light, Circulating Fan, 2nd Burner Feature, ECO mode, and LED control. The Element4 Procontrol app is available in 8 languages: English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, French and Polish.

Screenshots

DoorBird4 screens
Element4 ProControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DoorBird at 4.5 against Element4 ProControl's 2.0. DoorBird also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (29K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoorBird holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoorBird has 29K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of DoorBird's written reviews are positive against 0% of Element4 ProControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoorBird ships an update every 3 weeks, Element4 ProControl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DoorBird versus Element4 ProControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoorBirdElement4 ProControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews37.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBird Home Automation GmbHElement4

Customer experience

DoorBird

All ratings29,063 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive37.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative48.6%

Element4 ProControl

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

DoorBird

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent connectivity and sync issues
  • Unreliable device pairing and setup process

Requested features

4 requests
  • Siri/Google Assistant integration for voice control
  • Improved push notification system with audible alerts
  • Local storage option for video recordings
  • Simplified app interface and settings

Element4 ProControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DoorBird

No in-app purchases

None

Element4 ProControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoorBird free?
DoorBird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Element4 ProControl free?
Element4 ProControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoorBird or Element4 ProControl?
DoorBird is rated higher. DoorBird averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Element4 ProControl averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do DoorBird or Element4 ProControl have ads?
Neither DoorBird nor Element4 ProControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoorBird or Element4 ProControl?
DoorBird ships an update every 3 weeks, and Element4 ProControl every 3 months. Most recently, DoorBird was updated on September 24, 2026 and Element4 ProControl on June 4, 2026.

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