Comparison

EMBER Smart Heating Control vs Tevolve

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

Tevolve

Control your home heating system remotely via the internet. Manage multiple devices and locations, set weekly schedules, and monitor energy consumption. Features include geolocation-based temperature adjustments and voice control compatibility.

Highlights
  • Remote heating system control
  • Multi-home management
  • Weekly scheduling
  • Energy consumption statistics
  • Geolocation energy saving
  • Voice control compatibility
Features
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"Tevolve" application allows you to control your heating system from any place and at any time via Internet connection. You can turn on, turn off or modify your devices (radiators, power monitor) in all your homes from the same account. This application is not compatible with "Termoweb" devices. Main features: • Sliding between screens to display the different devices (radiators or power monitor). • Multi-Home Management from a single user account. • Weekly programming in AUTO MODE (daily Programming for hours 7 days of the week). Choice of Comfort, Eco, antifreeze temperatures. • Operating MODES: MANUAL, AUTO, OFF... • Complete STATISTICS of electrical consumption and temperature of the stays available per day, month and year. Download of statistics (. CSV) accessible only in web version. • POWER MONITOR: Check the electrical consumption of your home in real time. • INVITE USERS: You can share the use of the house with a guest who can control the heating system (rental houses, installer...). • GEOLOCATION: When the user is away from home, the temperature is reduced to save energy. It is turned on early enough to have the desired temperature when you get home. • WEATHER FORECAST: 7 days, maximum and minimum temperatures, wind speed and relative humidity. • Compatibility with AMAZON ALEXA. • Side menu with more options and direct links: support email, help, language selection. • Access to explore demo to see how the application works.

Screenshots

EMBER Smart Heating Control4 screens
Tevolve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EMBER Smart Heating Control at 52% against Tevolve's 25%. EMBER Smart Heating Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

EMBER Smart Heating Control ships an update every 2 months, Tevolve every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EMBER Smart Heating Control versus Tevolve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMBER Smart Heating ControlTevolve
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEPH Controls LtdCASPLE

Customer experience

EMBER Smart Heating Control

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

Tevolve

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

EMBER Smart Heating Control

No in-app purchases

None

Tevolve

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 Tevolve free?
Tevolve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMBER Smart Heating Control or Tevolve have ads?
Neither EMBER Smart Heating Control nor Tevolve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMBER Smart Heating Control or Tevolve?
EMBER Smart Heating Control ships an update every 2 months, and Tevolve every 6 months. Most recently, EMBER Smart Heating Control was updated on September 9, 2026 and Tevolve on June 1, 2026.

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