Comparison

BlueForce SMART vs Commtel Config

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

Head to head
About

BlueForce SMART

Visualize force and time data from a BlueForce SMART instrument. Connect via Bluetooth LE to view measurements directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth LE connection
  • Force/time diagram display
  • Instrument data visualization
  • Real-time measurement viewing
Features
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Display the force/time diagram measured by BlueForce SMART instrument through Bluetooth LE connection.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

BlueForce SMART4 screens
Commtel Config4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueForce SMART ships an update every 2 months, Commtel Config monthly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
BlueForce SMART versus Commtel Config: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueForce SMARTCommtel Config
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS6.0 โ€” better16.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrotronics SrlCommtel Ltd

Customer experience

BlueForce SMART

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Commtel Config

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

BlueForce SMART

No in-app purchases

None

Commtel Config

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueForce SMART free?
BlueForce SMART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Commtel Config free?
Commtel Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlueForce SMART or Commtel Config have ads?
Neither BlueForce SMART nor Commtel Config shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueForce SMART or Commtel Config?
BlueForce SMART ships an update every 2 months, and Commtel Config monthly. Most recently, BlueForce SMART was updated on October 4, 2026 and Commtel Config on October 4, 2026.

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