# PIEPS vs Therm

The clearest difference is rating: PIEPS at 4.9 against Therm's 4.0. PIEPS also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 26%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). Therm's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

PIEPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 219 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of PIEPS's written reviews are positive against 26% of Therm's.

PIEPS ships an update monthly, Therm every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIEPS | Therm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pieps/id1148014050/reviews)** | [4.0 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/therm-ic-heat-control/id1238722618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 219 |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pieps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148014049) | [Sidas SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751748141) |

## What reviewers say

### PIEPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pieps/id1148014050)

Configure, check, and update your PIEPS or Black Diamond avalanche transceiver. Train your rescue skills with your phone as a remote control and register your device for additional services.

**Highlights:** Device configuration, Functionality check, Firmware updates, Rescue skills training, Remote control functionality, Device registration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient app updates
- 🚀 Quick Bluetooth connection
- 👍 Functional, well-designed app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App login/registration problems
- 🐛 App not working on certain devices
- 🔋 Battery compartment design issues

**Reported bugs**

- App home screen going blank
- Incompatibility with certain beacon models

**Requested features**

- Support for more languages (e.g. Russian, Japanese)
- Improved security for app login/registration


### Therm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/therm-ic-heat-control/id1238722618)

Control your heated products remotely to stay warm during winter activities. Program heating levels for yourself or others based on your preferences.

**Highlights:** Remote battery heating control, Programmable heating options, Control for multiple users, Adjustable temperature settings, Enjoy winter activities comfortably

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Heated insoles work well
- 👍 Warm socks
- 👍 Great idea, when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently disconnects
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 Battery indicator is unclear/useless
- 🐛 App is unreliable/doesn't work
- 🐛 Poor app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Battery icon is always gray
- App doesn't connect to device
- Bluetooth pairing fails
- App disconnects during use
- App doesn't recognize boots

**Requested features**

- Add a delay function for heating
- Bigger and easier to see battery icon
- Add percentage scale for battery
- Integrate Siri/voice commands
- Add Shortcuts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PIEPS free?

PIEPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Therm free?

Therm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PIEPS or Therm?

PIEPS is rated higher. PIEPS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Therm averages 4.0 from 219 ratings.

### Do PIEPS or Therm have ads?

Neither PIEPS nor Therm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PIEPS or Therm?

PIEPS ships an update monthly, and Therm every 9 months. Most recently, PIEPS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Therm on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*