Comparison

MAINSTREAM Events vs HeatNext

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

Head to head

HeatNext Heating App

About

MAINSTREAM Events

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Welcome to the MAINSTREAM Events app - your personal portal to finding all the information you need to make the most out of your event experience. Download the app and enter your personal code to gain access to: - The full program - including creating your own personal agenda - All speakers and exhibitors at the event - Live points competition to engage with your peers - And so much more... At the heart of everything we do is a fundamental belief in the power of people. We are passionate about connecting people who share common goals. We take special care of each and every customer by investing our own time and knowledge into developing something that’s far more than an event. It's this spirit of community that encourages people to break through barriers, engage in brave conversations and form lasting relationships. And communities of common interest thrive.

About

HeatNext

Features

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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

MAINSTREAM Events4 screens

HeatNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAINSTREAM Events at none against HeatNext's 4. HeatNext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MAINSTREAM Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAINSTREAM Events ships an update every 4 months, HeatNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

MAINSTREAM Events versus HeatNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MAINSTREAM Events	HeatNext
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	118 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	The Eventful Group Pty Ltd	Nomnio

In-app purchases

None

MAINSTREAM Events

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HeatNext

Subscriptions4

Plus Package$1.991 Month
Advanced Package$3.991 Month
Plus Package$18.991 Year

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Advanced Package$37.991 Year

Questions

Is MAINSTREAM Events free?

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

Is HeatNext free?

HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do MAINSTREAM Events or HeatNext have ads?

Neither MAINSTREAM Events nor HeatNext shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MAINSTREAM Events or HeatNext?

MAINSTREAM Events ships an update every 4 months, and HeatNext every 2 months. Most recently, MAINSTREAM Events was updated on August 5, 2026 and HeatNext on September 15, 2026.