Comparison

EMBER Smart Heating Control vs SnugStat

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

Head to head
About

EMBER Smart Heating Control

Control multiple heating systems, including radiators and underfloor heating, from your smartphone. Manage multiple zones and homes with intuitive navigation and advanced features like grouping and setback modes.

Highlights
  • Control 4 heating system types
  • Manage multiple zones and homes
  • Zone grouping for simultaneous control
  • Setback mode for energy saving
  • Quick Boost temperature setting
  • Eco Monitor for usage tracking
  • Improved setup and user management
Features
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One App, Four Systems! EMBER Smart Heating Control has been updated to control a new range of EPH Controls products with the EMBER logo including the smart Radiator System RS and smart Underfloor System US. Ask your installer for EPH EMBER today. With improved and intuitive navigation you will have easier access to your homes heating system and improved control of multiple zones and multiple homes from the palm of your hand. EMBER Smart Heating can control 4 types of heating systems: EMBER PS – Programmer System. Version 1: This system is comprised of our wireless enabled R-Series programmers, thermostats using the GW01 gateway Version 2: This system is comprised of our wireless enabled R-Series version 2 programmers and thermostats using the GW04 gateway. EMBER RS – Radiator System. This system is comprised of our new RF16 controller, eTRV and eTRV-HW using the GW04 gateway. EMBER TS – Thermostat System. Version 1: This system is comprised of our WiFi ready CP4-OT and CP4-HW-OT thermostats using the GW03 gateway. Version 2: This system is comprised of our version 2 WiFi ready CP4v2, CP4D and CP4-HW thermostats using the GW04 gateway EMBER US –Underfloor System. This system is comprised of our new Underfloor heating controller UFH10-RF and thermostats using the GW04 gateway. New Features Grouping It is now possible to group zones to allow control of multiple areas at once, the user can set up to 10 groups and add their zones to these groups for easier control of the whole house. Setback (PS and US only) It is possible to set a heating zone to operate in a setback mode. This will allow the user to set a value from 1-10°C. When the system is timed off it will turn the temperature down by this value and activate if it falls below the lower level. Quick Boost It is now possible to set the Quick Boost temperature for heating zones with an expanded range. Eco Monitor The Eco monitor is now available on the TS and all version 2 products in the EMBER range. It can be activated in the Home Info section of the menu. It will show temperature logs for each zone and overall usage of the system in hours. Advance Function (PS and US only) Advance function can now be activated from the Zone Control screen. Improved Setup process For enhanced security and convenience, this version allows the installer to set up a customer home with their own credentials. When the home owner logs in, the installer will be removed from the home and the home owner will be assigned Super Admin status. Upgraded User Management The user management function has been improved with an extra security layer and more detailed user information. Schedule Overview A complete overview of your programming schedule is now available on the Schedule screen

About

SnugStat

Control your underfloor heating system remotely with this intuitive mobile app. Adjust schedules, monitor temperatures, and manage multiple zones or properties for effortless comfort and energy savings.

Highlights
  • Remote thermostat control
  • Adjustable pre-set programs
  • Multi-zone and multi-property management
  • Holiday and frost protection modes
  • Live temperature and humidity monitoring
  • Temperature boost functionality
Features
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SnugStat from Snug Underfloor Heating – makes smart, high performance heating, easier than ever. SnugStat Wi-Fi thermostats offer instant control, from anywhere – the car, the bar or the office, with this easy to use mobile app or the intuitive touchscreen controller. The SnugStat features an ambient light dimming functionality, which detects when you turn the lights off in a room and will dim the screen accordingly, for maximum comfort especially when sleeping. They’re even self-learning, so they remember how long it takes to reach your desired temperature and switch on at the right time – hassle free, cost effective and energy efficient. The SnugStat Wi-Fi thermostat can also be retro-fitted to any wired heating system, giving you an innovative update to your existing heating system. The SnugStat Wi-Fi thermostat is designed to work with the SnugStat app - simple and straight forward to use, offering the following features: - Supplied with a pre-set program, which is easily adjustable - View and remotely adjust your thermostat schedule directly from your SmartPhone - Multi SnugStat control – provides management of different temperatures in different rooms or zones (up to 22 thermostats) - Multi location control – control the temperature in different properties (Home & Work) from one simple app - Holiday mode – allows you to schedule future holiday dates to maximise efficiency and save energy - Frost protection mode – for added peace of mind - Home & away facility – for maximum efficiency when leaving the house for a short period of time - View live temperatures and humidity from your SmartPhone - Temperature boost functionality Some features require a working internet / Wi-Fi connection. Discover more at “www.first-traceheating.co.uk”

Screenshots

EMBER Smart Heating Control4 screens
SnugStat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EMBER Smart Heating Control at 52% against SnugStat's 7%. EMBER Smart Heating Control also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EMBER Smart Heating Control versus SnugStat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMBER Smart Heating ControlSnugStat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews — better6.9% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEPH Controls LtdFirst Trace Heating Direct Ltd

Customer experience

EMBER Smart Heating Control

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative39.1%

SnugStat

Written reviews29 reviews
Positive6.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative89.7%

In-app purchases

None

EMBER Smart Heating Control

No in-app purchases

None

SnugStat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMBER Smart Heating Control free?
EMBER Smart Heating Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnugStat free?
SnugStat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMBER Smart Heating Control or SnugStat have ads?
Neither EMBER Smart Heating Control nor SnugStat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMBER Smart Heating Control or SnugStat?
EMBER Smart Heating Control ships an update every 2 months, and SnugStat every 2 months. Most recently, EMBER Smart Heating Control was updated on September 9, 2026 and SnugStat on June 8, 2026.

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