# Heating Cost: compare systems — Choose optimal heating source

> Compare heating system operating costs for optimal energy source selection. (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastjan Valic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heating-cost-compare-systems/id548038714 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastjan Valic](https://appshunter.io/developer/503687385)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heating-cost-compare-systems/id548038714/reviews.md

## What is Heating Cost?

### IMPORTANT NOTE: Metric units only. Adapted for European market. Works for US and other regions too, but it might feel a bit strange. ###

Compare heating systems and different heat sources. See which one provides the cheapest solution for your case.

Oil boilers, gas boilers, heat pumps, wood, pellets, electricity. Compare costs of heating using different heating sources/generators. 

Estimate yearly cost of heating when replacing existing heating generator (boiler) with a new one.

Deciding on replacing a heating generator (boiler)? Trying to figure out the solution with the lowest operating (yearly) cost? Or just wondering which heating generator currently offers the lowest cost of heating a building? This application might help.

Heating Cost is an application that helps a consumer or a professional determine operating costs for different heating sources when replacing the existing heating generator. Calculation is based on current energy source consumption.

Features:
- Easy to use;
- As little numeric input as possible;
- Different heating generators compared directly from the same view (fast);
- Customizable prices and currency (manual input);
- Expert mode allows to compare two heating generators with more control over efficiencies;

Note:
- Metric units only.

Results include energy (heat) consumption and yearly cost of heating for different energy sources and heating generators.

Heat sources / generators covered:
- heating oil (boilers with or without condensation),
- natural gas (boilers with or without condensation),
- LPG (boilers with or without condensation),
- firewood,
- wood chips,
- pellets,
- electricity,
- heat pumps.

Note:
- Works only for existing heating generator replacement. Calculation is based on current system consumption.

The application does not contain ads. It also doesn't collect any personal or device information. No data connection is required for the app to work. No account is needed, works entirely on the device.

## Key features

- Compare multiple heating generators
- Estimate yearly heating costs
- Supports various heat sources
- Customizable prices and currency
- Expert mode for detailed comparison
- Metric units only

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heating-cost-compare-systems/id548038714/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not as expected

*2018-02-04*

This is only fuel comparison software, it’s not a utility for working out or logging your fuel costs per year.  It’s of absolutely no use to me.  I have no idea why anyone would need this.  I obviously misread or i wouldn’t have purchased.  Waste of money.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review. The idea behind the app is quite clearly described in the description. It is based on a known, estimated or calculated consumption of a heating system. When replacing a boiler or other heat generator like a heat pump or when trying to decide which heat generator is best suited (i.e. offers the lowest operating cost) for a specific home, this app might help.

To be completely clear, the app does not offer any kind of logging fuel consumption or cost. It is a simple calculation app.

While the disappointment of the user is to be understood for purchasing something they do not need, the review is wrong and misplaced. The app description is truthful and does not suggest the app does what this user wanted.

### 2/5 — Designed for European market

*2016-07-18*

Perhaps it says it somewhere, but it wasn't obvious to me that the data/units are predefined only for the European market.  I.e. Firewood is priced at euro/cubic meter, and not by the cord, oil by euro per liter, etc...  After doing all the conversions manually for the US market, the app then doesn't save the updated data...

## Frequently asked questions about Heating Cost

### What heating systems can Heating Cost compare?

Heating Cost can compare oil boilers, gas boilers, heat pumps, wood, pellets, electricity, and LPG systems. It covers both standard and condensation boilers for most fuel types.

### Does Heating Cost work with US currency and units?

The app is primarily adapted for the European market using metric units. While it can be used for US regions, the metric unit focus might feel less intuitive.

### How does Heating Cost calculate costs?

The application calculates estimated yearly costs based on current energy source consumption when replacing an existing heating generator. It provides results for energy (heat) consumption and yearly costs for different sources.

### Is Heating Cost free to use?

No, Heating Cost is a paid application. It is available for purchase at $3.99.

### Does Heating Cost have ads?

No, Heating Cost does not contain advertisements. It is designed to be ad-free.

### What devices support Heating Cost?

Heating Cost is supported on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Heating Cost updated?

The latest version of Heating Cost is 2.5, with the last update occurring on November 2, 2022.

### Can I compare two heating generators with more detail in Heating Cost?

Yes, the 'Expert mode' in Heating Cost allows for a more detailed comparison of two heating generators, giving you greater control over efficiencies.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2022-11-02

Refreshed for newer OS versions.
Please update prices in your app to best reflect the new energy market situation. Thank you.

### 2.4 — 2021-04-11

Small changes.

### 2.2 — 2019-11-18

- Bug fixes.
- Dark mode added.
- Other visual changes.

### 2.1 — 2019-06-14

- Support for newer devices;
- New icon;
- Other small fixes;

### 2.0 — 2015-07-18

- iOS 8 support;
- iPad support;
- Support for all iPhone screen resolutions;
- Layout fix;
- New icon;

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