Comparison

ESi Centro vs Drive

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

Head to head
About

ESi Centro

Control your home's heating remotely with this app. It offers sophisticated energy-saving features and high levels of comfort for homeowners. Installation is quick and the interface is designed for ease of use.

Highlights
  • Remote heating control
  • Energy saving features
  • Programmable schedules
  • Easy installation
  • High comfort levels
  • Sophisticated control
Features
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The ESi Centro range of programmable room thermostats are quick to install, easy to use and packed with energy saving, sophisticated features that give high levels of control and comfort for the homeowner.

About

Drive

Features
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Introducing **Drive**, the ultimate companion for a seamless and distraction-free driving experience. With our innovative app, you can harness the power of CarPlay to effortlessly discover and interact with the nearest locations around you, all while keeping your focus on the road. **Key Features:** **1. Instant Location Discovery:** Gone are the days of fumbling with your phone to find nearby places of interest. When you connect your phone to CarPlay, **Drive** automatically displays a curated list of the closest locations, ranging from restaurants, gas stations, hotels, and more, right on your car's display. **2. Effortless Navigation:** Say goodbye to the hassle of manually inputting destinations. With just a few taps on your CarPlay screen, you can select a location from the list and seamlessly navigate to it using your car's built-in GPS system. No distractions, no stress, just smooth sailing. **3. Quick Reservations:** Craving a particular restaurant or need a room for the night? **Drive** allows you to make reservations directly from your CarPlay interface. Simply tap to call and reserve your spot, ensuring you never miss out on your favorite places. **4. Closing Time Alerts:** Worried about closing times? We've got you covered. Our app sends you timely notifications when a location you're interested in is about to close, so you can plan your visit accordingly. **5. Smart Suggestions:** **Drive** is not just about finding the nearest location; it's about finding the right one for you. Our intelligent algorithm takes your preferences into account, suggesting places that match your tastes and needs. **6. Powerful Filters:** Customize your search results with our extensive filtering options. Whether you're looking for a specific cuisine, a particular price range, or places that offer specific amenities, you can fine-tune your results to suit your preferences. **7. Voice-Activated Control:** Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. **Drive** supports voice commands, allowing you to find, navigate, and interact with locations using simple voice prompts. **8. Safety First:** We prioritize your safety. **Drive** is designed to minimize distractions and enhance your driving experience, ensuring you stay focused and safe on the road. **9. User-Friendly Interface:** Our intuitive and user-friendly interface is designed to seamlessly integrate with CarPlay, making it easy for you to access all these features without any hassle. **Drive** revolutionizes the way you explore your surroundings while driving. It's not just a navigation tool; it's your personal concierge on the road, making your journeys more enjoyable and stress-free. Download **Drive** today and transform your CarPlay experience. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to effortless, convenient, and safe location discovery. Whether you're on a road trip, commuting, or simply exploring your city, **Drive** is your trusted companion for finding what you need, when you need it. Stay focused, stay safe, and let **Drive** take the wheel when it comes to discovering the world around you.

Screenshots

ESi Centro4 screens
Drive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ESi Centro at Free against Drive's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

ESi Centro is free to download; Drive costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
ESi Centro versus Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESi CentroDrive
PriceFree โ€” better$0.99
Positive reviews16.7% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESI Controls LtdGianluca Posca

Bugs and requests

ESi Centro

Reported bugs

45 issues
  • Connection issues after updates
  • App cannot find thermostat
  • 5GHz WiFi issues
  • Setup requires turning off 5GHz WiFi
  • Permissions not requested at outset
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  • Duplicate devices listed
  • Cannot delete offline devices
  • App crashes after updates
  • Heating schedule resets
  • Thermostat time incorrect
  • Firmware update stuck
  • Thermostat buttons unresponsive
  • App freezes on login screen
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • App logs out frequently
  • Room temperature not updating
  • User interface design appalling
  • Incorrect day reported
  • No indication if boiler is on/off
  • App crashes when accessing temperature control
  • App crashes when trying to control heating
  • App crashes when clicking thermostat
  • App shuts down immediately
  • App not working at all
  • App crashes
  • App doesn't sync
  • App doesn't install properly
  • App crashes on iOS 12
  • Thermostat doesn't switch heating on
  • Delays in thermostat switching heating on
  • Thermostat doesn't call for heating
  • Thermostat doesn't switch on without intervention
  • App shows thermostat is off
  • App keeps crashing
  • App is always offline
  • Device not found
  • App ceased to work
  • Device offline
  • App not functional after upgrade
  • App shuts down when clicking thermostat
  • App opens briefly and crashes
  • App crashes every time
  • App struggles to find devices
  • App cannot operate devices remotely
  • App doesn't work on iOS 12

Requested features

11 requests
  • Option to rename devices
  • 15/30 minute boost on heating
  • Option for a 15/30 minute boost on heating
  • Option to remove Hot Water for combi-boiler users
  • Option to rename thermostats
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  • Smart home integration like Homekit
  • Geolocation integration
  • Ability to rename thermostats
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Option for a default home screen control

Drive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ESi Centro

No in-app purchases

None

Drive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESi Centro free?
ESi Centro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drive free?
Drive costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESi Centro or Drive have ads?
Neither ESi Centro nor Drive shows ads.

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