Comparison

EVcontrol vs FAN Builder

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

Head to head
About

EVcontrol

Features
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EVcontrol is a Bluetooth Low Energy based app suitable for EVCO's controllers EV3 MVC & EVD MVC with built-in BLE, designed to make it simple to manage EVCO's MVC units from a smartphone or tablet. Fully protected by multiple-level passwords, your mobile device becomes a handy tool for adjusting the function mode (heating/cooling), temperature and humidity set-points, fan speed and timer settings. Any alarm events are displayed in real time and can be sent directly to your assistance centre. EVcontrol is compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) or later versions.

About

FAN Builder

Features
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Questa applicazione semplifica l’installazione e la messa in servizio della centralina EV200RL per la termoregolazione multizona e multimpianto. Grazie a un installatore guidato step-by-step, consente una configurazione rapida e precisa dei parametri, riducendo i tempi di intervento e minimizzando gli errori. L’interfaccia intuitiva permette di accedere facilmente a tutte le impostazioni della centralina, con supporto completo per la gestione dei profili impianto e dei parametri di controllo. Non è richiesto alcun login: l’app è subito pronta all’uso. Ideale per tecnici installatori, manutentori e professionisti HVAC, ma disponibile per chiunque utilizzi la centralina EV200RL. Tutte le funzionalità sono accessibili liberamente e pensate per facilitare il lavoro sul campo.

Screenshots

EVcontrol4 screens
FAN Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FAN Builder at every 9 months against EVcontrol's every 90 months. FAN Builder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EVcontrol ships an update every 90 months, FAN Builder every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
EVcontrol versus FAN Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVcontrolFAN Builder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 90 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVCO S.p.A.Fantini Cosmi

In-app purchases

None

EVcontrol

No in-app purchases

None

FAN Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EVcontrol free?
EVcontrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAN Builder free?
FAN Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EVcontrol or FAN Builder have ads?
Neither EVcontrol nor FAN Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EVcontrol or FAN Builder?
EVcontrol ships an update every 90 months, and FAN Builder every 9 months. Most recently, EVcontrol was updated on September 15, 2026 and FAN Builder on August 27, 2026.

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