Comparison

Busch vs Eltako GFA5

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

Head to head
About

Busch

This app allows you to manage your home's door communication system directly from your smartphone or tablet. See and hear visitors, open doors, and control lights remotely. Connects to your existing Welcome system for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Receive door calls on mobile device
  • See and hear visitors
  • Remote door opening
  • Control lights
  • View door call history
Features
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Experience the door communication of your Welcome system on your smartphone or tablet! Never miss a door call. With the Welcome app all calls are transferred directly to your mobile device. You can see and hear who is at your door. Simply connect the app to your Welcome system via the myBUSCH-JAEGER/myABB-LivingSpace account. Information about the configuration and registration of your IP-Gateway can be found at: http://www.busch-jaeger-catalogue.com/8300-0-0336,artikel.html Preconditions: Welcome door communication system with configured IP-Gateway 83341, 83341-500, 83341, 83341-500, with the latest SW version. Portal registration at https://my.busch-jaeger.de or https://my.abb-livingspace.com. For usage via internet: IP-Gateway is connected via DSL 6000 or better. For usage via internet: Mobile device is connected via 3G/UMTS or WLAN, data plan (e.g. flatrate) allows voice over IP (VoIP). Functions: - Audio and video communication (app has to run in the background) - Door-opening - Switching lights - Access to the latest entries of the door call history list (number of entries is limited, editing the list is only possible in the portal)

About

Eltako GFA5

Control your home's blinds, lights, heating, and alarms with this smart home app. Set up custom rules and automations, and integrate devices from various manufacturers. Regular updates ensure your smart home controller stays current.

Highlights
  • Control blinds, lighting, heating, and alarms
  • Customizable rules and automations
  • Integrate third-party devices
  • Voice control via Amazon Echo and Google Assistant
  • Room, device, and favorite sorting
  • Intuitive setup with clear instructions
Features
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Und das hat sie zu bieten:  Sie übernimmt die Steuerung von Jalousien, Beleuchtung, Heizung/ Klima und Alarm im Gebäude. Umfangreiche Regeln und Automationen lassen sich mit Hilfe der komfortablen Bedienungsoberfläche individuell einstellen. Neben den Professional Smart Home-Produkten von Eltako, bietet sie auch die Möglichkeit eine ständig wachsende Anzahl an Geräten von anderen Herstellern zu integrieren.  Eine vollständige Datensicherung wird durch Backups und Abspeichern der Account-Konfiguration gewährleistet. Regelmäßige Updates halten den Smart Home-Controller stets aktuell. GFA5 ist eine App zur Steuerung des Eltako Controllers MiniSafe2, sowie aller daran angelernten Enocean-Funk-Komponenten. Ihr Zuhause wird mittels MiniSafe2 als Steuerzentrale schnell und unkompliziert in ein zentral zu bedienendes Smart Home verwandelt. Weitere Funktionen: - Sprachsteuerung über Amazon Echo und Google Assistant (Cloudanbindung). - schneller und dauerhaft kostenloser Fernzugriff - Leicht einzurichtende Regeln (Wenn/Dann) mit Auslöser (z. B. Sensoren, Gerätezuständen, Zeit, Astro) und mehrstufigen Bedingungen (Und/Oder) - Heizpläne und Zeitfunktionen sind schnell erstellt und übersichtlich angeordnet - unterschiedliche Einzelfunktionen, wie auch komfortable Szenensteuerung - Die komfortable Bedienoberfläche ist sortiert nach Räumen, Geräten, Favoriten - Intuitive Inbetriebnahme mit eindeutigen Anweisungen

Screenshots

Busch3 screens
Eltako GFA54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eltako GFA5 at 93% against Busch's 25%. Eltako GFA5 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Busch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Eltako GFA5 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Busch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Busch ships an update every 5 months, Eltako GFA5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Busch versus Eltako GFA5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuschEltako GFA5
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBusch-Jaeger Elektro GmbHEltako GmbH

Customer experience

Busch

All ratings25 ratings
Positive52.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive25.3%
Neutral12.7%
Negative62.0%

Eltako GFA5

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Busch

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Eltako GFA5

One-time2
  • Cloud Dienste 12 Monate$29.99
  • Cloud Dienste 24 Monate$49.99

Questions

Is Busch free?
Busch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eltako GFA5 free?
Eltako GFA5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Busch or Eltako GFA5 have ads?
Neither Busch nor Eltako GFA5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Busch or Eltako GFA5?
Busch ships an update every 5 months, and Eltako GFA5 every 2 months. Most recently, Busch was updated on August 10, 2026 and Eltako GFA5 on August 28, 2026.

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