Nextech SmartCam vs Thermann Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nextech SmartCam
This application allows users to remotely monitor their smart cameras. View live video feeds from anywhere, utilize two-way audio for communication, and access online recording and alert features.
- Remote monitoring
- Live video streaming
- Two-way audio
- Online recording
- Alert functions
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Nextech smart cam APP is for remote monitor. With the APP, users can check live video when outside. Besides, there are two-way audio, online recording and alert functions on the APP.
Thermann Control
Remotely manage your water heater's temperature and schedule from your smartphone or tablet. Optimize heating to save energy and receive instant notifications for any malfunctions, ensuring hot water when you need it.
- Remote temperature control
- Scheduling on/off times
- Operating status updates
- Energy saving optimization
- Malfunction notifications
- Remote on/off switching
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Thermann Control allows you to control the temperature of your water heaters remotely, via Smartphone or Tablet. You can minimize waste by heating the water only when necessary, for example while heading back home from work, after practicing sports or before arriving to the vacation house. You can turn the water heater on or off wherever you are, manage its temperature and its switch-on/off times and always be updated on its operating status. The correct usage allows a consumption saving of over 15%. Thermann Control also allows you to intervene promptly in case of malfunctioning of the water heater, by sending you a notification with specific instructions to solve the problem, in order to avoid a cold shower when returning home!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Thermann Control at every 2 months against Nextech SmartCam's every 25 months. Thermann Control also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 9%). Nextech SmartCam's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nextech SmartCam ships an update every 25 months, Thermann Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nextech SmartCam | Thermann Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 9.4% of reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electus Distribution Pty Ltd | Thermowatt SpA |
Customer experience
Nextech SmartCam
Thermann Control
In-app purchases
Nextech SmartCam
No in-app purchases
Thermann Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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