ThermoConnect vs Autolift Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote auxiliary heater control
- Customizable start timers
- Vehicle GPS location tracking
- GPS-based geo-fence alerts
- Cabin temperature monitoring
- Battery voltage monitoring
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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
Autolift Controller
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The app enables wireless connectivity and control of the Autolift product
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Autolift Controller at fortnightly 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 ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ThermoConnect ships an update every 5 months, Autolift Controller fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThermoConnect | Autolift Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Webasto Roof & Components SE | Mechtronic Aps |
In-app purchases
ThermoConnect
No in-app purchases
Autolift Controller
No in-app purchases
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