BlueForce SMART vs Commtel Config
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BlueForce SMART
Visualize force and time data from a BlueForce SMART instrument. Connect via Bluetooth LE to view measurements directly on your device.
- Bluetooth LE connection
- Force/time diagram display
- Instrument data visualization
- Real-time measurement viewing
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Display the force/time diagram measured by BlueForce SMART instrument through Bluetooth LE connection.
Commtel Config
Easily configure your Commtel system by filling in on-screen fields and sending SMS commands. The app remembers your system details and previous commands, simplifying modifications and eliminating the need to memorize complex SMS formats.
- Compose and send SMS commands
- No need to memorize SMS commands
- Remembers system details and previous commands
- Store multiple named Commtel systems
- Supports multiple telephone numbers and login codes
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Fill in the on-screen boxes. Tap send, and your smartphone will compose and send SMS command messages to your Commtel system to make your changes. No need to remember and type in your entry system's SMS command words or SMS command format. No need to re-type previous commands when you only want to modify something. Your smartphone will remember the Callpoints, PIN Codes, Authorised Numbers and Time Profiles you have previously sent, then recompose and send an appropriate command SMS to make your changes. Store the details of one or more Commtel systems in your smartphone. No need to remember or look up the telephone number or serial number for each command SMS. Name your Commtel system such as "Front Gate" or "Rear Gate". Store multiple named systems in your smartphone and send each command SMS to the appropriate telephone number carrying the appropriate login code.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Commtel Config at 50% against BlueForce SMART's 0%. Commtel Config also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). BlueForce SMART's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BlueForce SMART ships an update every 2 months, Commtel Config monthly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | BlueForce SMART | Commtel Config |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 โ better | 16.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microtronics Srl | Commtel Ltd |
Customer experience
BlueForce SMART
Commtel Config
In-app purchases
BlueForce SMART
No in-app purchases
Commtel Config
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BlueForce SMART free?
Is Commtel Config free?
Do BlueForce SMART or Commtel Config have ads?
Which is updated more often, BlueForce SMART or Commtel Config?
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