HOTECH vs XEV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HOTECH
Control smart devices with integrated WiFi remotely via your smartphone. Adjust settings like standby mode, heating levels (Eco, Comfort, Rapid), temperature from 5-37°C, and an antifreeze function.
- Remote control via smartphone
- WiFi integrated devices
- Standby mode
- 3 heating settings (Eco, Comfort, Rapid)
- Temperature regulation (5-37°C)
- Antifreeze function
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L 'APP HOTECH - Bimar is used to control our smart devices with integrated WiFi via smartphone through application, compatible with iPhone OS operating system. • Electronic card with integrated Wi-Fi that allows communication between smartphone and convector through APP. • APP (application) allows you to control the following functions by remote: (standby; 3 settings: Eco / Comfort / Rapid, regulating temperature 5 ~ 37 ° C + antifreeze function). These features will be able to remotely control freely your heater.
XEV
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With this app, you can: - Check charging progress in real-time and view battery level and remaining mileage - Heat or cool your car before departure, even if it's parked in the garage - Lock or unlock your car remotely - Locate your vehicle on a map or track its movement - Find your parking spot by flashing the car lights or honking the horn - Open or close windows Note: This app is only compatible with the YOYO Pro model, and some earlier vehicle versions may not meet the requirements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XEV at every 3 months against HOTECH's every 16 months. HOTECH's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). 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.
HOTECH ships an update every 16 months, XEV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOTECH | XEV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bimar S.p.a. | XEV SRL |
In-app purchases
HOTECH
No in-app purchases
XEV
No in-app purchases
