DoorBird vs Element4 ProControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | DoorBird | Element4 ProControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29K ratings) — better | 2.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bird Home Automation GmbH | Element4 |
Customer experience
DoorBird
Element4 ProControl
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
DoorBird
No in-app purchases
Element4 ProControl
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DoorBird free?
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