Comparison

ThermoConnect vs Ampure Charger Setup

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

Head to head
About

ThermoConnect

Control your vehicle's parking heater remotely from anywhere. Set custom timers, monitor cabin temperature and battery, and track your vehicle's location with GPS. Receive alerts if your vehicle is moved without permission.

Highlights
  • Remote auxiliary heater control
  • Customizable start timers
  • Vehicle GPS location tracking
  • GPS-based geo-fence alerts
  • Cabin temperature monitoring
  • Battery voltage monitoring
Features
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ThermoConnect gives you an effortless mobile app control to your Webasto parking heater. Use the intuitive ThermoConnect app to pre-heat you vehicle from anywhere in the world. Create versatile start timers, monitor vehicle cockpit temperature and battery voltage or even check the current vehicle location with the help of an integrated GPS. You can even create a geo-fence so that you get an alert when someone moves your vehicle without your consent. This application requires that a separate ThermoConnect or a Cronus Smart control device is installed in your vehicle. App features for ThermoConnect control unit: - Vehicle auxiliary heater remote control - Versatile and unlimited timers (both start and departure time) - Vehicle GPS location - GPS-based geo-fence - Cockpit temperature and battery voltage monitoring - Control multiple ThermoConnect devices with one application - Can also be used with a web browser at https://my.webastoconnect.com App features for Cronus Smart control unit: - Close range communication using bluetooth - Vehicle auxiliary heater remote control - Versatile start timer - Cockpit temperature and battery voltage monitoring

About

Ampure Charger Setup

This application assists installers in configuring smart charging stations. It enables connection to the station's Wi-Fi, allows for easy modification of settings, and provides real-time status updates. The tool integrates seamlessly with other service applications for a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • Connect to charging station Wi-Fi
  • Scan QR-code or enter credentials
  • Change charging station configurations
  • View current settings
  • Monitor live device status
  • Integrated workflow with service app
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With Ampure Charger Setup App, you as an installer get a digital tool for setting up Ampure's smart charging stations. The app allows you to connect your mobile device to the charging station's wifi hotspot. You just need to scan the QR-code from the manual or enter the Wifi hotspot credentials to connect. Then, you can easily change the configurations to get the charging station up and running. You can also quickly see the current settings and live status of the connected device. As a Ampure installer, you may already be using the Ampure Service App for product registration, viewing information, or for the Ampure commissioning report. The Ampure Charger Setup App is built to fully cooperate with the Ampure Service App to provide an integrated workflow.

Screenshots

ThermoConnect4 screens
Ampure Charger Setup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThermoConnect at 35% against Ampure Charger Setup's 17%. Ampure Charger Setup's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThermoConnect ships an update every 5 months, Ampure Charger Setup every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
ThermoConnect versus Ampure Charger Setup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermoConnectAmpure Charger Setup
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews β€” better16.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better12.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebasto Roof & Components SEAmpure Charging Systems Inc.

Customer experience

ThermoConnect

Written reviews52 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative53.8%

Ampure Charger Setup

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

ThermoConnect

No in-app purchases

None

Ampure Charger Setup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThermoConnect free?
ThermoConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ampure Charger Setup free?
Ampure Charger Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThermoConnect or Ampure Charger Setup have ads?
Neither ThermoConnect nor Ampure Charger Setup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThermoConnect or Ampure Charger Setup?
ThermoConnect ships an update every 5 months, and Ampure Charger Setup every 6 weeks. Most recently, ThermoConnect was updated on September 21, 2026 and Ampure Charger Setup on June 1, 2026.

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