Comparison

BWC for heating system vs Gidrolock

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

Head to head
About

BWC for heating system

Monitor and control your Buderus heating system remotely. View system information, adjust settings, and receive notifications for alarms and faults. Requires a compatible Buderus Logamatic system and the BWC server communication device.

Highlights
  • Monitor heating system information
  • Control heating circuit modes
  • Adjust room set temperatures
  • Change heating program switching times
  • View and reset fault messages
  • Receive system alarm notifications
  • Graphical display of measurements
Features
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BWC it's system for monitoring and control Buderus Logamatic 2107, 4000, 5000, EMS, EMS Plus. To use all functions of this app, the BWC server communication device are required. BuderusWebControl server connect to Logamatic 4000 via ECO-BUS, connect to Logamatic 2107 via RS-485, connect to Logamatic EMS Plus via EMS-BUS. Server get data from heating controller and send them to the app. Control and monitoring functions: - Display of heating system information - Display of heating circuit information - Change heating circuit mode (Day/Night or Automatic/Manual) - Change the room's set temperature - Change switching times heating programs - Change system settings for boiler, heating circuit and HW - Display and reset fault messages - Push or email notification about system alarms - Graphical display of mesuarements (boiler, room, outside temperature) curves in the overview for the current day, week, month or year - System log (changed settings or error messages) - Two view mode: user and service mode System requirements: - Buderus Logamatic 4000/5000 or Logamatic 2107 or Logamatic EMS Plus - BuderusWebControl server for connect to bus - LAN/WLAN router Work with Logamatic 4xxx: - Buderus Logamatic 4121/4122 - Buderus Logamatic 4211 - Buderus Logamatic 4311/4312 - Buderus Logamatic 4321/4322 - Buderus Logamatic 4323/4324 Work with Logamatic EMS BC25/MC10/MC110/MC400/RC310 Work with Logamatic 5xxx: - Buderus Logamatic 5311/5313 For more information, please visit our website: www.techno-line.info

About

Gidrolock

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Gidrolock is a smart app for managing Gidrolock SmartHardware—smart valves, electric actuators, and water leak detection devices—designed to prevent leaks and automate your plumbing system. Key Features: - Leak Detection & Auto Shutoff Instantly detect water leaks and automatically close valves to prevent damage. - Smart Valve & Device Control Remotely control smart valves and electric actuators anytime, anywhere. - Real-Time Monitoring Track water flow, signal strength, battery status, and device health in real time. - Sensor & Water Meter Management Configure various sensor types and water meter settings, including pulse ratio and flow thresholds. - Automation & Cloud Sync Create smart scenes, receive remote notifications, and keep your system synced and updated via the cloud.

Screenshots

BWC for heating system4 screens
Gidrolock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BWC for heating system at every 5 weeks against Gidrolock's every 9 months. Gidrolock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

BWC for heating system ships an update every 5 weeks, Gidrolock every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
BWC for heating system versus Gidrolock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBWC for heating systemGidrolock
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB201 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOleg NovoseltsevGIDRORESURS, OOO

In-app purchases

None

BWC for heating system

No in-app purchases

None

Gidrolock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BWC for heating system free?
BWC for heating system is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gidrolock free?
Gidrolock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BWC for heating system or Gidrolock have ads?
Neither BWC for heating system nor Gidrolock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BWC for heating system or Gidrolock?
BWC for heating system ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gidrolock every 9 months. Most recently, BWC for heating system was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gidrolock on October 25, 2026.

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