Comparison

CLAGE Smart vs KWC Smart Connect

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

Head to head
About

CLAGE Smart

Features
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The Smart Control app from CLAGE is compatible with all systems for tablets and smartphones. With the app, the hot water supply in the house or flat can be operated digitally. The app enables comfortable control of CLAGE electronic instantaneous water heaters through an intuitive user interface for convenient setting of the desired water temperatures, as well as the option of setting up additional functions. The content of the app automatically adapts to the range of functions of the connected device. When connected to a DSX Touch or ISX, all functions are accessible. When connected to a CEX, for example, functions for motor valve and WLAN settings are hidden because they are not available in the instantaneous water heater. A view at the display is enough to check water and energy consumption as well as the costs for the selected period. The user can adjust his consumption behaviour, save costs and thus protect the environment. NOTE: A CLAGE instantaneous water heater with Bluetooth function is required to use this app. Models with Bluetooth ex works: DSX Touch (from year of manufacture 2020), ISX, DEX Next S, DSX Touch Twin, ISX Twin, CFX (from year of manufacture 2022). To ensure full functionality, the following enables are required: - Bluetooth (for device search and communication) - WLAN and device search (only for DSX Touch and ISX for access to all functions of the integrated home server) - Camera (for QR code scanning) - Memory (for recording statistical data) Alternatively, an FXE3 Bluetooth radio adapter is available for retrofitting to compatible models. Compatible models: DEX Next, DEX12 Next (from year of manufacture 2020), CEX, CEX-U, CEX9, CEX9-U, MCX (from year of manufacture 2022) For further information, please visit our homepage at: https://www.clage.com/en/products/other-products/FX3 Please also note our instructions for use and assembly at: https://www.clage.com

About

KWC Smart Connect

Features
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The KWC Smart Connect app is the smartest way to manage taps. Users can currently use it with KWC Professional's F7 electronic pillar taps and F5 taps (electronic, hydraulic, single-lever). Mobile communication is made possible by the connectivity module (C-module), which connects the tap to the app. The KWC Smart Connect app allows access to the tap's functions in order to configure individual settings and record usage data. Settings such as water flow time and sensor range can be parameterised. General information, e.g. on the battery status, is displayed, and relevant statistical data can be exported and saved. Compared to a water management system established at building level, the installation and cost expenditure for the combination of C-module and KWC Smart Connect app remains manageable and still ensures the highest possible drinking water hygiene and comfort. The app allows up to 100 taps to be securely networked wirelessly, as it is password-protected. The advantage: the tap functions can be assigned to both individual taps and groups of taps โ€“ without additional investment in higher-level control hardware.

Screenshots

CLAGE Smart4 screens
KWC Smart Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CLAGE Smart at every 3 months against KWC Smart Connect's every 7 months. CLAGE Smart also leads on 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLAGE Smart ships an update every 3 months, KWC Smart Connect every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
CLAGE Smart versus KWC Smart Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLAGE SmartKWC Smart Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months โ€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCLAGE GmbHKWC Aquarotter GmbH

In-app purchases

None

CLAGE Smart

No in-app purchases

None

KWC Smart Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CLAGE Smart free?
CLAGE Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KWC Smart Connect free?
KWC Smart Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CLAGE Smart or KWC Smart Connect have ads?
Neither CLAGE Smart nor KWC Smart Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CLAGE Smart or KWC Smart Connect?
CLAGE Smart ships an update every 3 months, and KWC Smart Connect every 7 months. Most recently, CLAGE Smart was updated on November 2, 2026 and KWC Smart Connect on September 30, 2026.

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