Comparison

BlueForce SMART vs CU Companion

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

CU Companion

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Use these big buttons on your smartphone to send SMS commands to your entry system to open your entrances. Add as many systems as you like. Program your system via the same app - you can add/remove authorised users, time profiles, timed latch and exit release functions all within the same app. Open your entrances in just two taps of your touchscreen. NOTE: You will need to liaise with your entry system installer to have your smartphone added to your entry system's authorised list. Multi user sites may disallow the use of hold open commands or all commands. In which case, setting those commands in this app will not make them work. SAFETY AND SECURITY: Before setting up a hold open command, please consider the consequences of being able to permanently leave your entrance open at the mere tap of a touch screen. Before using this app, please consider the implications of opening your entrance by the tap on a touchscreen when not in sight of, nor in communication with your gates or barriers.

Screenshots

BlueForce SMART4 screens
CU Companion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BlueForce SMART at 6.0 against CU Companion's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, CU Companion every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
BlueForce SMART versus CU Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueForce SMARTCU Companion
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrotronics SrlCommtel Ltd

In-app purchases

None

BlueForce SMART

No in-app purchases

None

CU Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueForce SMART free?
BlueForce SMART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CU Companion free?
CU Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlueForce SMART or CU Companion have ads?
Neither BlueForce SMART nor CU Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueForce SMART or CU Companion?
BlueForce SMART ships an update every 2 months, and CU Companion every 4 months. Most recently, BlueForce SMART was updated on October 24, 2026 and CU Companion on October 15, 2026.

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