Smart stove vs Tire Pattern Detection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart stove
Control your pellet stove remotely with this application. Adjust settings like on/off and temperature, and monitor your home's warmth for ultimate convenience.
- Remote on/off control
- Set target temperature
- Check current temperature
- Convenient home warming
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This is an App that developed by NHHATC, which is used for controling pellet stove, such as on/off, set the temperature, checking the temperature and so on, it is much more conveniance for people to have a worm home
Tire Pattern Detection
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Tire Pattern Detection is a smart, easy-to-use mobile app that works seamlessly with FCAR’s handheld tire tread detection tool. Part of the FCAR automotive diagnostic ecosystem, this app helps you monitor tire wear and keep your vehicle safe — right from your smartphone. Powered by precise algorithms, the connected device measures tire tread depth accurately, ensuring timely maintenance and safer driving. The app offers a minimalist and clean interface, making it perfect for both professional workshops and car owners who prefer DIY vehicle care. Key Features: Quick Device Connection: Easily pair your FCAR tire tread detection tool via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Vehicle Management: Add vehicle details and link measurements to specific cars for clear record-keeping. Precise Measurements: View real-time tire tread depth readings synced instantly from the device. Instant Report Creation: Generate detailed inspection reports, stored for future reference. Cloud Backup: Securely save reports on the cloud for easy access anytime. Simple Sharing: Share your reports via apps like WeChat or download them as PDF files. FCAR Ecosystem Integration: Combine tire tread data with other chassis diagnostic tools to create a full chassis health report.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tire Pattern Detection at every 2 months against Smart stove's every 10 months. Smart stove's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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.
Smart stove ships an update every 10 months, Tire Pattern Detection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart stove | Tire Pattern Detection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (656 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 656 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 黎耀 洪 | 深圳市爱夫卡科技有限公司 |
Bugs and requests
Smart stove
Reported bugs
16 issues- Power button triggers accidental shutdown when swiping to close app
- App fails to connect to stove despite multiple attempts and troubleshooting
- Temperature setting resets to extremely high values (150+ degrees)
- App crashes when adjusting settings or opening
- WiFi connection shows connected but app says disconnected
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- Schedule feature toggles stove state opposite of intended
- Button becomes unresponsive or too sensitive after updates
- Settings revert to factory defaults when exiting app
- Stove shuts off unexpectedly causing smoke buildup
- Upload log feature non-functional
- Touchscreen controller on stove becomes unresponsive
- Temperature control doesn't maintain set values
- App shows incorrect WiFi signal strength when WiFi is off
- Error codes not documented in manual (Code 21, Code 5)
- Reversed button mapping (P4 shows as P1, etc.)
- App requires constant reinstallation to function
Requested features
12 requests- Relocate power button to top or sides of screen
- Add confirmation dialog before shutting down stove
- Display stove status (startup, initializing, cleaning, shutdown)
- Enable remote stove startup from anywhere (not just within 24 hours)
- Add temperature scheduling at specific times with different values
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- Implement detailed fan settings with clear labeling
- Show more data and metrics from the stove
- Add remote fan speed adjustment capability
- Redesign hopper to reduce ash and extend cleaning intervals
- Add ability to disable stove completely with hourly programming
- Improve Alexa integration
- Add dark mode option
Tire Pattern Detection
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smart stove
No in-app purchases
Tire Pattern Detection
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smart stove free?
Is Tire Pattern Detection free?
Do Smart stove or Tire Pattern Detection have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smart stove or Tire Pattern Detection?
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