Flexcon PA vs Petra Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flexcon PA
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The Flamco Flexcon PA pressure assistant monitors pressurization of heating systems. The Flexcon PA periodically measures system pressure and stores the measurements in a log file. In collaboration with this app it analyzes system functions, assisting the installer and end-user in (preventive) maintenance tasks. With the app it’s possible to: - Calculate the correct fill-pressure and expansion vessel size - Load, analyse and share log files - Schedule any periodic maintenance interval - Monitor pressure levels, leak detection, expansion vessel end of life span - Configure the Flexcon PA and Flexcon PA AutoFill - Remote control the Flexcon PA AutoFill - View the instruction manual - Update the Flexcon PA firmware - Protect the installer settings by a login/password End-user view with: - Instructional video how to easily top-up the heating system - Easy to use expansion vessel sizing and safety valve calculator - Contact details of the installer - Share log file with the installer for remote support
Petra Connect
Control Petra HVAC units remotely through a smart interface. Monitor real-time data, access unit controls, and find important documents like manuals and wiring diagrams.
- Smart user interface for unit interaction
- Real-time data monitoring
- Remote unit control
- Access to manuals and wiring diagrams
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Petra Connect is the petra app designed specifically for Petra customers, for controlling Petra HVAC units equipped with controllers via Petra cloud portal. The main features are: - Intuitive interaction with the unit using the smart user interface - Real time data monitoring and control - Access for documents such as manuals and wirings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Petra Connect at every 6 weeks against Flexcon PA's every 4 months. Petra Connect also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flexcon PA ships an update every 4 months, Petra Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flexcon PA | Petra Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flamco Group | CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A. |
In-app purchases
Flexcon PA
No in-app purchases
Petra Connect
No in-app purchases
