PRIME Wire vs BlueCool Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
BlueCool Connect
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Get an immediate remote access to all your BlueCool units via one mobile app. BlueCool Connect allows you to switch your cooling devices on from anywhere in the world *) When there is no network available, BlueCool Connect can be accessed locally via Ad-hoc Wifi. Application features: • Control all BlueCool units remotely (toggle on/off, setpoint temperature, fan control, delayed on/off toggle) • View single BlueCool unit details, like cabin temperature • Configure each cooling unit mode and other settings separately • Group multiple cooling units to be controlled together • Remote access via mobile network *) • Local access via ad-hoc WiFi This application requires that a separate Webasto BlueCool Connect control device is installed with your BlueCool cooling equipment. *) Remote access requires an active service subscription and either a mobile network connection or external internet connection via LAN.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BlueCool Connect at 12.1 against PRIME Wire's 14.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | BlueCool Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | Webasto Roof & Components SE |
Bugs and requests
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
BlueCool Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
BlueCool Connect
No in-app purchases
