PelletControl vs MCZ Maestro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PelletControl
Control your Austroflamm pellet stove remotely using your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy easy and comfortable operation of your heating system from anywhere.
- Remote stove control
- Smartphone/tablet operation
- Easy to use
- Comfortable heating management
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Use your smart phone or tablet to control your Austroflamm pellet stove! Easy and comfortable.
MCZ Maestro
Control your MCZ "Maestro" series stove remotely via your smartphone. Manage settings and use intuitive programming for easier stove operation, whether you're home or away.
- Remote stove management
- Internet and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity
- Intuitive Crono programming
- New user experience
- Smartphone control
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The MCZ Maestro app has been revamped. You will be able to manage your MCZ "Maestro" series stove directly from your smartphone, both outside and inside your home, by connecting via internet network or Wi-Fi Direct. Managing your stove has never been easier, thanks to a new user experience and highly intuitive Crono programming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MCZ Maestro at 51% against PelletControl's 11%. MCZ Maestro also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). PelletControl's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
PelletControl ships an update every 6 months, MCZ Maestro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PelletControl | MCZ Maestro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 51.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Austroflamm GmbH | MCZ GROUP S.P.A. |
Customer experience
PelletControl
MCZ Maestro
In-app purchases
PelletControl
No in-app purchases
MCZ Maestro
No in-app purchases
