Comparison

PelletControl vs BRUNNER EAS3

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

Head to head
About

PelletControl

Control your Austroflamm pellet stove remotely using your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy easy and comfortable operation of your heating system from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote stove control
  • Smartphone/tablet operation
  • Easy to use
  • Comfortable heating management
Features
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Use your smart phone or tablet to control your Austroflamm pellet stove! Easy and comfortable.

About

BRUNNER EAS3

Features
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EAS 3: Electronic combustion control goes digital The new EAS 3 can now also be operated with integrated WLAN via an app. The new EAS 3 is available in two versions. Both variants include wireless access via WLAN. In the familiar design with a glass plate and user interface, the control can be operated via app in addition to the already familiar handling. In the reduced form with an invisible, digital control unit and no display, only access via WLAN and app is provided. The app works on the smartphone in the same way as on the tablet, is free and is intended for access within the reception area of the local home network. Of course, when installing the EAS 3 without a display, make sure that the installation location is within the reception area of the corresponding WLAN router. So that both operation and parameterization are guaranteed. Start at the push of a button The initial commissioning, i.e. the configuration of the heating insert and additional functions, is easily controlled via the app with the EAS 3 without a display. There is a button installed on the control board that starts the connection to the existing internet access. Feedback is provided via an LED status display. In detail it works like this: The EAS 3 is set up as an access point at the factory. The app connects to the controller for the first time, identifies the local WLAN and passes on the access data to the EAS 3. With this information, the EAS 3 automatically switches to the local WLAN and the WLAN symbol is shown in the display variant. Configuration and operation are now possible via the app. Protected tradesman access for the stove-maker specialist company The buttons and setting options familiar from the EAS display version are also available on the app. The burn counter, the operating hours, operating instructions or error displays and the current burn as a temperature curve can be seen at a glance, which makes the app particularly clear. As usual, protected access is available for specialist tradesmen. The heating insert is set here and the known parameter levels are made accessible. Optimized heating behavior BRUNNER controls like the EAS 3 not only control the combustion air supply, which is crucial for optimal combustion. They also recognize typical heating errors such as too little, damp or unsuitable firewood and provide the user with appropriate operating instructions. What is new is the information about the perfect refill time. If it is chosen correctly, the wood ignites itself using the existing embers. Parameters are stored for each heating insert that define the start and end of the perfect re-fueling period. A small flag above the burn curve marks the point at which refills can be made. The second flag is displayed when refilling requires re-heating. A notice: Access to the EAS 3 control via app is only possible in the local reception area of the house network. Remote access via the Internet is not intended for the EAS 3!

Screenshots

PelletControl4 screens
BRUNNER EAS34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PelletControl at 12.0 against BRUNNER EAS3's 15.0. 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
PelletControl versus BRUNNER EAS3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPelletControlBRUNNER EAS3
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews11.1% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAustroflamm GmbHUlrich Brunner GmbH

In-app purchases

None

PelletControl

No in-app purchases

None

BRUNNER EAS3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PelletControl free?
PelletControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BRUNNER EAS3 free?
BRUNNER EAS3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PelletControl or BRUNNER EAS3 have ads?
Neither PelletControl nor BRUNNER EAS3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PelletControl or BRUNNER EAS3?
PelletControl ships an update every 6 months, and BRUNNER EAS3 every 6 months. Most recently, PelletControl was updated on September 19, 2026 and BRUNNER EAS3 on September 8, 2026.

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