Smartvest vs BuildSec 4.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smartvest
This app allows you to configure and operate a wireless alarm system for your home. It supports up to 32 wireless components and 4 cameras, offering live access, event notifications with video, and the ability to set up custom scenarios and groups for enhanced security and comfort.
- Configure and operate wireless alarm system
- Support for up to 32 components and 4 cameras
- Live access and video streaming
- Event notifications with video playback
- Setup of custom scenarios and groups
- Plug & Play installation
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Remark: Upon initial start up, pls. perform an Firmware Update of your Alarm Panel by following the advices in the App. Smart and reliable all-round security for your home for easy DIY installation With the Smartvest App, you can configure and operate your Smartvest wireless alarm system. Up to 32 wireless components and 4 cameras offer all-round security. The components and cameras are set up with only a few clicks using the Smartvest App. Live access via app any time and any place Using the Plug & Play internet access you can access your wireless alarm system without additional setup at the router. The Smartvest App offers state overview of all components, activating and deactivating of the wireless alarm system and access to live video data. Setup of individual scenarios The Smartvest App makes it possible to create individual scenarios. These can increase comfort or security, depending on the users’ requirement, by e.g. activating wireless power sockets triggered by motion detection for automatic illumination or starting the video recording on opening magnet contacts to detect intrusion. Creating individual groups In the control menu up to 9 individual groups can be created. These enable the operation of all used actors, e.g. wireless power sockets, with one click. Furthermore, it can be defined, which sensors trigger an alarm when activated and which actors should react. The setup of a partial activation is also possible. Reliable event notification with video images of up to 4 cameras The message function instantly notifies the user about every event. The recorded image data in the event list can be played back as well as saved on mobile end devices. With the help of the snapshot function single images can be saved on mobile end devices. The most important Smartvest App features: • Plug & Play: easy installation and operation • Up to 32 wireless components can be integrated • Up to 4 cameras and/or Home Video Surveillance set can be integrated (TVAC19x00, TVAC16000, PPIC3xxx0, PPIC4x520, PPIC9xxx0) • Activating/deactivating of the Smartvest • Setup of groups and scenarios • Live view and playback of recorded video data • Display of the state overview and event list with up to 1,000 entries • Notification and e-mail function Available Languages: - German - English - French - Dutch - Italian - Spanish - Danish - Swedish Supported Products: FUAA35000A The privacy policy can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/legal-documents/smartvest/dsgvo-smartvest.html The terms of use can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/share/terms-and-conditions/Terms-Smart-Security-World.pdf
BuildSec 4.0
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Using the alarm system app BuildSec 4.0 you are in control of your modern TELENOT hazard alarm system at any time and any place. The alarm system app BuildSec 4.0 is a user software application for smartphones and tablets. The operation of the alarm system app is identical to operation of the keypad BT 800. OPERATION • Setting/unsetting of all partitions • Indication of open dedicated signals (door, window, etc.) • Alarm messages and location in plain text • Disabling of input groups • Operation of switching functions • Displaying of the event memory • Disabling/enabling of the keypad codes CONNECTION MODES • Connection via digital platform hiXserver (currently for intruder alarm control panels complex) • Direct connection between app and alarm system ADVANCED FUNCTIONS • Storage of access data of properties in the application of smartphones/tablets • Optional encryption of property access data is possible • Exporting access data via QR codes • Importing access data via QR code scan • Favorites list • Encrypted data transfer from smartphones/tablets to alarm system • Password-protected login • User authentication via Face ID or Touch ID COMPATIBLE HAZARD ALARM SYSTEMS • Intruder alarm control panel hiplex 8400H (from firmware version 01.01, recommended: firmware version 3 or higher) • Intruder alarm control panels complex 200H / 400H, wireless alarm system compact easy (from firmware version 15.43) in connection with transmission devices 1516 / 2516 / 3516 (from firmware version 6.20)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BuildSec 4.0 at every 2 months against Smartvest's every 4 months. Smartvest's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smartvest ships an update every 4 months, BuildSec 4.0 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smartvest | BuildSec 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG | Telenot Electronic GmbH |
In-app purchases
Smartvest
No in-app purchases
BuildSec 4.0
No in-app purchases









