Comparison

EasyStart Web vs Wakespeed

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

Head to head
About

EasyStart Web

Control your Eberspächer pre-heater remotely via smartphone. Features include on/off switching, timer functions, and status monitoring. Requires specific Eberspächer hardware and a connectivity service subscription.

Highlights
  • Remote on/off switching
  • Timer function (up to 3 events)
  • Automatic running time calculation
  • Undervoltage warning
  • Status display (operating state, temperature)
  • Setpoint temperature setting (air heaters)
Features
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To use this app you require: - Eberspächer pre-heater (Hydronic or Airtronic) - EasyStart Web control unit - User account under www.myeberspaecher.com - Connection services (connectivity) for 12 months __________________________________________________ You can test the app FREE OF CHARGE in demo mode: - User name: Demo-App - Password: Eberspaecher1865 __________________________________________________ Experience the following functions on your smartphone: - Switching on and off - Timer function for up to 3 events - Automatic running time calculation - Undervoltage warning for the vehicle battery - Display of the current status (e.g. operating state, interior temperature, timer) - Setting of the required setpoint temperature (ATTENTION: only for air heaters, for water heaters the setting at the control unit of the vehicle is decisive) It also offers you the following: - Access to the best available mobile phone network - No need to insert or exchange a SIM card - Flat rate for 12 months' connectively can be booked conveniently and cost-effectively - Roaming function enables operation abroad without additional costs - Compatibility with all other internet-capable terminal devices through browser version, optimised for mobile devices How to set up your access to your EasyStart Web: - Open the website www.myeberspaecher.com. - Create a new user account. - Log in and add your EasyStart Web via IMEI. - Run through the payment process (Visa, MasterCard and Sofortüberweisung (immediate bank transfer) are accepted)). - Visit http://bit.do/webprices to view the prices. Any internet costs incurred for use of your smartphone (if a mobile phone connection is used) depend on your provider and contract. - Now log into this app using your access data. - You can now control your Eberspächer pre-heater conveniently and regardless of range using an internet-based app! By downloading the app you recognise and accept our terms and conditions of use and the data protection statement, which you can view and read under https://www.bit.do/webterms and https://bit.do./webprivacy respectively. Tip: Watch our product video for further information. www.eberspaecher.com/easystartweb/de NOTE: This app only works with Eberspächer's EasyStart Web product. You will find appropriate apps for other Eberspächer control units in the respective app store.

About

Wakespeed

This app provides a simple and reliable way to configure, update, monitor, and diagnose your Wakespeed Advanced Regulator. It offers pre-defined parameters for various components and an expert mode for advanced customization.

Highlights
  • Configure, update, and monitor WS500 Pro via Bluetooth
  • Pre-defined parameters for alternators, batteries, and BMS
  • Save and retrieve configurations
  • Share configurations with others
  • Import configurations
  • Expert Mode for advanced customization
Features
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The Wakespeed App allows for simple and reliable configuration, updating, monitoring, and diagnostics of your Wakespeed Offshore WS500 and WS500 Pro Advanced Regulator. Create configurations using Wakespeed's 100's of built in of pre-defined, manufacturer recommended configuration parameters for batteries, alternators, and BMS's; select the brand and models you are using from three easy-to navigate screens to create a customized configuration for your regulator -- just pick-n-go. 'Expert Mode' allows the configuration to be further refined and customized, including adjusting the Charge Profile and accessing some of the more advanced options and capabilities. Once you have created your configuration it may be saved for later retrieval, shared with others via the built in 'share' tools (Email, messaging, etc), or sent to your WS500 / WS500 Pro Alternator Regulator. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your WS500 Pro using Bluetooth to configure, monitor, update, or take logs. With your WS500 regulator 'share' your configuration with a Windows based PC and use the Wakespeed "Universal Configuration Utility" (downloadable at http://www.wakespeed.com/technical ) and a USB cable. Alternatively you can share the configuration to an Android based phone for direct transfer using an OTG adapter. Configuration and updating can even be done before the WS500 / WS500-Pro is installed by powering it through the USB port. Key features include: · Configure, Update, Monitor your WS500 Pro using Bluetooth directly from yoru iPhone or iPad. · Simple 'pick from the list' of 100's of pre-defined Alternators, Batteries, and BMS's to create a reliable and optimized configuration for your install · Save and retrieve configurations for later use. · Share configurations with others using built-in share tools · Import configurations which have been shared with you for use, modification, and/or sending to your regulator. · Share the configuration for later transfer using a Windows based transfer tool. · Advanced 'Expert Mode' allows for modification of pre-defined values, as well as access to advanced features. For more information on this application, supporting tools, as well as the WS500 Advanced Alternator Regulator, visit http://www.wakespeed.com  Email: support@wakespeed.com if you have any questions or need technical support.

Screenshots

EasyStart Web4 screens
Wakespeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wakespeed at free against EasyStart Web's free with in-app purchases. Wakespeed also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 16%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months). EasyStart Web's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyStart Web ships an update every 10 months, Wakespeed every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EasyStart Web versus Wakespeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyStart WebWakespeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.7% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEberspacher Climate Control Systems International GmbHDragonfly Energy Corp.

Customer experience

EasyStart Web

Written reviews51 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative80.4%

Wakespeed

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

EasyStart Web

No in-app purchases

None

Wakespeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyStart Web free?
EasyStart Web is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wakespeed free?
Wakespeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EasyStart Web or Wakespeed have ads?
Neither EasyStart Web nor Wakespeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyStart Web or Wakespeed?
EasyStart Web ships an update every 10 months, and Wakespeed every 5 months. Most recently, EasyStart Web was updated on September 22, 2026 and Wakespeed on July 21, 2026.

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