Comparison

PRO1 Connect vs newr app

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

Head to head
About

PRO1 Connect

Effortlessly manage your home's heating and cooling system. Adjust temperatures, create custom schedules, and monitor your thermostat remotely for ultimate comfort and energy savings. Enjoy peace of mind with professional installation and reliable performance.

Highlights
  • Add and manage thermostats
  • Adjust temperatures remotely
  • Create custom schedules
  • Energy saving features
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Seamless setup process
Features
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Redesigned for ultimate simplicity, efficiency, and control. Easily add and manage your thermostat with a seamless setup process, adjust temperatures through an intuitive interface, and create schedules with just a few taps. Stay connected and comfortable from anywhere, save energy effortlessly, and enjoy complete peace of mind. Elevate your thermostat experience with PRO1 Connect today! Who is PRO1? PRO1 products are designed to maximize the comfort and energy efficiency of your heating and cooling system. Our thermostats and apps are built for ease of use and years of reliable performance. We distribute exclusively through the professional HVAC trade so you can have peace of mind knowing that your thermostat was installed properly by a professional heating and cooling technician.

About

newr app

This app provides wireless control for a portable induction stove. Manage cooking power, monitor battery life, and set timers remotely for culinary adventures anywhere. Connects via Bluetooth for convenience.

Highlights
  • Precise power control
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Convenient cooking timer
  • Remote power management
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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Take control of your culinary adventures with Chef and the official newr app! The newr app gives you complete wireless control over your cooking experience with Chef portable induction stove. Whether you're camping, tailgating, or cooking off-grid, this app makes it easier than ever to manage your battery-powered Chef stove right from your smartphone. Key Features: - Precise Power Control: Easily adjust the cooking power to get the perfect heat for any dish, all with a simple slider. - Real-time Battery Monitoring: Keep an eye on your stove's battery level and estimated remaining cook time, so you always know how much power you have left. - Convenient Timer: Set a cooking timer directly from the app and receive notifications when your meal is ready. - Remote Power Management: Manage cooking from a distance, giving you flexibility and peace of mind. Connect your newr app via low-power Bluetooth and unlock a new level of convenience and innovation. Chef sold separately at: https://www.newrcompany.com

Screenshots

PRO1 Connect4 screens
newr app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PRO1 Connect at 4.5 against newr app's 3.0. PRO1 Connect also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PRO1 Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRO1 Connect has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PRO1 Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, newr app every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PRO1 Connect versus newr app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPRO1 Connectnewr app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro1Newr Company

Customer experience

PRO1 Connect

All ratings1,180 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative72.3%

newr app

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

PRO1 Connect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes when changing temperature
  • Thermostat settings not syncing with app
  • Inability to log in or create account

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved scheduling capabilities
  • Better integration with smart home platforms

newr app

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PRO1 Connect

No in-app purchases

None

newr app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PRO1 Connect free?
PRO1 Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is newr app free?
newr app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PRO1 Connect or newr app?
PRO1 Connect is rated higher. PRO1 Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while newr app averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PRO1 Connect or newr app have ads?
Neither PRO1 Connect nor newr app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PRO1 Connect or newr app?
PRO1 Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, and newr app every 3 weeks. Most recently, PRO1 Connect was updated on October 29, 2026 and newr app on October 27, 2026.

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