Comparison

ThermoConnect vs XBB Configurator

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

XBB Configurator

Features
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Use this application to configure your XBB Dongle. Just select the recipe for your car model, add your XBB PowerUnits, and be up and running in just minutes.

Screenshots

ThermoConnect4 screens
XBB Configurator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XBB Configurator at every 2 months against ThermoConnect's every 5 months. ThermoConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, XBB Configurator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
ThermoConnect versus XBB Configurator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermoConnectXBB Configurator
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews34.6% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebasto Roof & Components SEInnoware Development AB

In-app purchases

None

ThermoConnect

No in-app purchases

None

XBB Configurator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThermoConnect free?
ThermoConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XBB Configurator free?
XBB Configurator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThermoConnect or XBB Configurator have ads?
Neither ThermoConnect nor XBB Configurator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThermoConnect or XBB Configurator?
ThermoConnect ships an update every 5 months, and XBB Configurator every 2 months. Most recently, ThermoConnect was updated on October 21, 2026 and XBB Configurator on October 11, 2026.

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