Comparison

EMBER Smart Heating Control vs Art Calc Toolkit

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

Art Calc Toolkit

This app provides artists and galleries with tools to simplify tasks like artwork placement and cost estimation. It calculates pricing, shipping, and material needs, helping users work with confidence and save time.

Highlights
  • Gallery height and spacing guidance
  • Artwork pricing calculation
  • Box and panel dimension estimation
  • Packing cost calculation
  • Free shipping estimates with ZIP code data
Features
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The ultimate toolkit for artists, galleries, and creative professionals. This app takes the guesswork out of everything from hanging artwork to estimating shipping costs. Never stress about where to put the nail again! Get the perfect gallery height every time with precise spacing and layout guidance. Quickly calculate artwork pricing, box dimensions, panel materials, and packing costs. You can even get free shipping estimates using real ZIP-code data so you always know what to charge or expect. Whether you're a working artist, a gallery owner, or someone who regularly ships artwork, this simple all-in-one calculator will save you time, eliminate stress, and help you work with confidence.

Screenshots

EMBER Smart Heating Control4 screens
Art Calc Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EMBER Smart Heating Control at Free against Art Calc Toolkit's $1.99. EMBER Smart Heating Control also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Art Calc Toolkit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.4). On 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

EMBER Smart Heating Control is free to download; Art Calc Toolkit costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Art Calc Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMBER Smart Heating Control has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EMBER Smart Heating Control versus Art Calc Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMBER Smart Heating ControlArt Calc Toolkit
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.4 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEPH Controls LtdMIND, LLC (OH)

Customer experience

EMBER Smart Heating Control

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

Art Calc Toolkit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EMBER Smart Heating Control

No in-app purchases

None

Art Calc Toolkit

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 Art Calc Toolkit free?
Art Calc Toolkit costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EMBER Smart Heating Control or Art Calc Toolkit?
Art Calc Toolkit is rated higher. EMBER Smart Heating Control averages 3.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Art Calc Toolkit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EMBER Smart Heating Control or Art Calc Toolkit have ads?
Neither EMBER Smart Heating Control nor Art Calc Toolkit shows ads.

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