Comparison

Microchip Bluetooth Audio vs HeatNext

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

Head to head

Microchip Bluetooth Audio

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

HeatNext Heating App

About

Microchip Bluetooth Audio

This application helps discover, configure, and control specific Microchip Bluetooth audio platforms. It communicates with compatible devices using a proprietary BLE service for seamless integration.

Highlights

Discover BLE devices
Filter Microchip audio devices
Communicate over Transparent Service
Control audio platforms
Configure audio platforms

Features

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Microchip Bluetooth Audio (MBA) mobile Application is used to discover, configure and control Microchip’s BM64/62/83 Based Audio Platforms. Mobile Application discovers BLE devices and filters the Microchip Audio devices (BM64/BM62/BM83 based) and communicates with them over Microchip’s Proprietary BLE Service called Transparent Service. This Mobile Application will be used for below Microchip Bluetooth Platforms. -> MSPK -> DSPK -> 104/105 ROM -> IS2066 ROM2

About

HeatNext

Features

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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

Microchip Bluetooth Audio4 screens

HeatNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microchip Bluetooth Audio at none against HeatNext's 4. Microchip Bluetooth Audio also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). HeatNext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Microchip Bluetooth Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microchip Bluetooth Audio ships an update every 5 months, HeatNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level

Microchip Bluetooth Audio versus HeatNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Microchip Bluetooth Audio	HeatNext
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	25 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Microchip Technology Inc.	Nomnio

In-app purchases

None

Microchip Bluetooth Audio

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HeatNext

Subscriptions4

Plus Package$1.991 Month
Advanced Package$3.991 Month
Plus Package$18.991 Year

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Advanced Package$37.991 Year

Questions

Is Microchip Bluetooth Audio free?

Microchip Bluetooth Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HeatNext free?

HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Microchip Bluetooth Audio or HeatNext have ads?

Neither Microchip Bluetooth Audio nor HeatNext shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Microchip Bluetooth Audio or HeatNext?

Microchip Bluetooth Audio ships an update every 5 months, and HeatNext every 2 months. Most recently, Microchip Bluetooth Audio was updated on September 28, 2026 and HeatNext on October 2, 2026.