Comparison

BLECM Development Kit vs Voltsec

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

Head to head
About

BLECM Development Kit

Features
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Microchip's BLECM (Bluetooth Low Energy Client Module) Development Kit is designed to enable you to quickly and easily connect an embedded system for monitoring and control using this iPhone application which also serves as a gateway for remote monitoring/control with a cloud-based server, such as Amazon Web Services(AWS). This will reduce the learning curve and help you get connected using Bluetooth quickly. The BLECM Development Kit is available from Microchip Direct.

About

Voltsec

Features
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Voltsec can help you protect and keep an eye on your home when you are away. STAY PROTECTED AND MONITOR YOUR HOME AT ALL TIMES! Why pay premium prices for home security when you don't need to? We offer all of the same services and cutting edge technology as our competitors at a third the price. SERVICES OFFERED: * SENSOR MONITORING: Be alerted whenever a sensor is triggered. System works with hard-wired doors, windows, glass break sensors, motion sensors, water sensors, fire detectors, and more! * SENSOR HISTORY See a running 30 day history of every sensor triggered in your house. * COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION You can customize what events are triggered per sensor in your home. Want a siren to sound when your back door is opened at night, but only receive a text message if the front door is open? No problem! * SECURITY ALERTS Text message, email or audible sirens. We have you covered. * WEATHER INCORPORATION Ability to receive and decode S.A.M.E. signals from the National Weather Service and be alerted via an audible siren of dangerous weather. * AUTOMATION DIY home automation with easy instructions to follow for tapping into relay switches * DIY Our entire system is powered by Raspberry Pi and Arduino technology. * REMOTE VIEWING Monitor everything in your home from your smartphone. No additional fees. * CAMERA INCORPORATION Attach snapshots from cameras to alert notifications. See who is breaking in! * TEMPERATURE Add temperature sensors to your system and be notified if the temperature exceeds your custom thresholds. You can even see a 7 day history graphed for you! Our goal is to offer every feature available by larger security firm at a fraction of the cost. This app requires that you are an active Retinasoft Security customer and a subscriber to our Voltsec service. Visit our website for more information.

Screenshots

BLECM Development Kit3 screens
Voltsec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BLECM Development Kit at 8.0 against Voltsec's 12.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
BLECM Development Kit versus Voltsec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLECM Development KitVoltsec
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS8.0 โ€” better12.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrochip Technology Inc.Retinasoft Security, LLC

In-app purchases

None

BLECM Development Kit

No in-app purchases

None

Voltsec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLECM Development Kit free?
BLECM Development Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voltsec free?
Voltsec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLECM Development Kit or Voltsec have ads?
Neither BLECM Development Kit nor Voltsec shows ads.

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