Comparison

BuildingNet vs emc20/20 M

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

Head to head

BuildingNet

Free

💼 Business

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

BuildingNet

This mobile application provides an interface for the BuildingNet ICMS, allowing users to connect with and manage Heat-Timer controls remotely. It facilitates efficient control and monitoring of building systems through a user-friendly mobile platform.

Highlights

Remote access to BuildingNet ICMS
Interface with Heat-Timer controls
Mobile system management
Building control monitoring

Features

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Mobile application for BuildingNet ICMS (Internet Control Management System) to interface with Heat-Timer controls.

About

emc20/20 M

Features

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Interface app for setting up, modifying and monitoring the emc20/20 M boiler controller. Connects over BT locally or via the internet for use anywhere.

Screenshots

BuildingNet4 screens

emc20/20 M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: emc20/20 M at fortnightly against BuildingNet's every 4 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuildingNet ships an update every 4 months, emc20/20 M fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and December 15, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level

BuildingNet versus emc20/20 M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BuildingNet	emc20/20 M
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.4	12.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	31 MB	21 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	BuildingNet LLC	EAW Electronic Systems Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BuildingNet

No in-app purchases

None

emc20/20 M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuildingNet free?

BuildingNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is emc20/20 M free?

emc20/20 M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do BuildingNet or emc20/20 M have ads?

Neither BuildingNet nor emc20/20 M shows ads.

Which is updated more often, BuildingNet or emc20/20 M?

BuildingNet ships an update every 4 months, and emc20/20 M fortnightly. Most recently, BuildingNet was updated on September 14, 2026 and emc20/20 M on December 15, 2025.