Comparison

EMBER Smart Heating Control vs DueSoon

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

DueSoon

Features
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DueSoon helps you remember the recurring things that quietly sneak up on you whether that's to replace toothbrush heads, water filters, bedding, update subscriptions, insurance renewals, appointments and more. Start with a ready-made reminder or create your own in seconds. DueSoon keeps things calm and simple: see what’s due, what’s coming up, and what you can forget about until later. What you can track: • Household replacements like filters, batteries and toothbrush heads • Chores such as changing bed sheets or cleaning appliances • Subscriptions and renewals • Insurance, vehicle and appointment reminders • Custom recurring reminders for anything you want to remember Why DueSoon works: • Quick onboarding with a useful first reminder • Preset library to get started faster • Local notifications so you remember at the right time • Simple Due Soon and Overdue views • Private by design — reminders stay on your device, with optional iCloud sync through DueSoon DueSoon is built for everyday people who do not want another complicated productivity system. Add the thing once, set the cycle, and let DueSoon remember it for you. DueSoon Plus is optional and unlocks unlimited reminders, removes ads, enables iCloud sync, Home Screen widgets and smarter alerts. DueSoon is a reminder tool only and does not provide medical, financial, legal or safety advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EMBER Smart Heating Control4 screens
DueSoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMBER Smart Heating Control at none against DueSoon's 3. EMBER Smart Heating Control also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). DueSoon's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. DueSoon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. EMBER Smart Heating Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMBER Smart Heating Control ships an update every 2 months, DueSoon every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EMBER Smart Heating Control versus DueSoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMBER Smart Heating ControlDueSoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEPH Controls LtdJake Eells

In-app purchases

None

EMBER Smart Heating Control

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DueSoon

Subscriptions2
  • Renewly Plus Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Renewly - Plus Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Renewly Plus - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is EMBER Smart Heating Control free?
EMBER Smart Heating Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DueSoon free?
DueSoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EMBER Smart Heating Control or DueSoon have ads?
Neither EMBER Smart Heating Control nor DueSoon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMBER Smart Heating Control or DueSoon?
EMBER Smart Heating Control ships an update every 2 months, and DueSoon every 5 days. Most recently, EMBER Smart Heating Control was updated on October 9, 2026 and DueSoon on September 26, 2026.

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