Comparison

IC5 vs NEXGA Utility

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

Head to head
About

IC5

Features
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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.

About

NEXGA Utility

Features
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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.

Screenshots

IC54 screens
NEXGA Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
IC5 versus NEXGA Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIC5NEXGA Utility
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProfort ASGuangzhou Laijia Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

IC5

No in-app purchases

None

NEXGA Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IC5 free?
IC5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NEXGA Utility free?
NEXGA Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IC5 or NEXGA Utility have ads?
Neither IC5 nor NEXGA Utility shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IC5 or NEXGA Utility?
IC5 ships an update every 3 months, and NEXGA Utility every 2 weeks. Most recently, IC5 was updated on October 1, 2026 and NEXGA Utility on October 9, 2026.

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