ElkLink Mobile vs HeatNext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ElkLink Mobile
Control your M1 Security System remotely. Arm, disarm, receive and respond to alarms, and review system history. Requires a compatible security system and user account.
- Arm and disarm system
- Receive and respond to alarms
- View recent system history
- Basic system control
- Remote access
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Designed for C1M1 enabled M1 Security Systems, ElkLink Mobile is ideal for users that desire a simple, easy-to-use app for basic system control. With ElkLink Mobile, users can arm, disarm, receive and respond to an alarm, and view recent history. Requirements for this app include an ELK M1 Security System with a C1M1 Dual-Path Communicator and a valid ElkLink user account
HeatNext
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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ElkLink Mobile at none against HeatNext's 4. HeatNext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ElkLink Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
ElkLink Mobile ships an update every 22 months, HeatNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ElkLink Mobile | HeatNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elk Products Inc. | Nomnio |
In-app purchases
ElkLink Mobile
No in-app purchases
HeatNext
- Plus Package$1.991 Month
- Advanced Package$3.991 Month
- Plus Package$18.991 Year
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- Advanced Package$37.991 Year
