IC5 vs NEXGA Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IC5
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The IC5 app allows you control your house’s temperature to a comfortable level without having to be near the heat pump. Scheduled temperature control allows you to set the temperature of the house at some time in the future. For example, if you plan a stay in your vacation house, you can set the start and end temperature in advance. You can then enjoy the stay in the house without wondering about your heat pump’s settings. The IC5 app has a build-in safety feature, where you will receive an SMS if the temperature or humidity in the house exceeds the allowed limits. In case of fire or flooding in the house, you will then be notified. If you have more than one heat pump, it is possible to them all from the same app. The IC5 app communicates directly with the heat pumps GSM Unit. In Setup of the GSM Unit, you can choose between SMS and GPRS communication. Profort recommends you install a SIM card in your heat pump for GPRS to allow more control features in the app such as a log of the house’s temperature settings and scheduled temperature control. You can always swop between SMS and GPRS communication in the house’s Settings. The Profort GSM Unit is a 100% Danish developed product by PROFORT Engineering.
NEXGA Utility
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NEXGA Utility is a smart companion app designed specifically for NEXGA power meters, providing a convenient way to connect your device, configure settings, and enhance your overall riding experience. By pairing with a NEXGA power meter via Bluetooth, the app supports the following key features: * View real-time data, including power output, cadence, left/right balance, and pedal smoothness; * Check device hardware information and monitor the status of your power meter; * Check for the latest firmware version and perform wireless OTA firmware updates; * Perform zero-offset calibration to ensure accurate and reliable power measurements. Currently, NEXGA Utility is compatible with the following power meter model: * NEXGA S1 NEXGA Utility is designed to provide an efficient and intuitive user experience, making it the ideal companion for your NEXGA power meter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NEXGA Utility at every 2 weeks against IC5's every 3 months. IC5's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). 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.
IC5 ships an update every 3 months, NEXGA Utility every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IC5 | NEXGA Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Profort AS | Guangzhou Laijia Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
IC5
No in-app purchases
NEXGA Utility
No in-app purchases









