Comparison

Microtemp WiFi MWD5 vs Housegard Note

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

Head to head
About

Microtemp WiFi MWD5

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The Microtemp WiFi MWD5 app lets you make the most of your Microtemp WiFi MWD5 Thermostats: use the app to remote control your home heating system from any location. Like the thermostats themselves, the app is entirely intuitive and easy to handle – making it simpler than ever to ensure maximum savings on your heating bill while still enjoying a warm welcome every time you step into your home. - View and set temperatures - View your heating schedule – and change it - Set your heating system to vacation mode - View your energy log View and set temperatures: You can instantly see the current temperature in all your rooms and locations fitted with Microtemp WiFi MWD5 Thermostats. And make any adjustments you want. Want your holiday house heated for your weekend visit? Need the guest bedroom warmed up for an unexpected visitor? Or your bathroom ready for a nice, long soak when you get home? No problem. View and change your heating schedule: One of the key benefits of your Microtemp WiFi MWD5 Thermostat is its schedule function, where the thermostat automatically adjusts heating levels to match your usual timetable. However, sometimes you need a bit of flexibility, and this app lets you override the schedule to adjust temperatures as you wish – from any location including your home. 1. Fast-forward to the next scheduled change (e.g. to turn up the heat because you’re coming home early) 2. Make instant temporary adjustments (for example, you might want to turn down the heat everywhere for a good spring cleaning where every window is open) Set your heating system to vacation mode: At times your heating schedule will need adjusting because you’re going away on vacation or on business. With the Microtemp WiFi MWD5 app you can plan those adjustments whenever you have a spare moment – and time them to take effect when you need them to. That way, you can walk out the door safe in the knowledge that you won’t waste money on heating an empty house – and that you’ll still get a warm welcome on your return. View your energy log: The app lets you monitor your heating system’s current and past energy consumption at any time and from any location. The app works with the Microtemp WiFi MWD5 Thermostats. - View and change your heating schedule - View and change heating settings - View and set indoor temperatures - Access multiple Microtemp WiFi MWD5 thermostats - Access multiple locations fitted with Microtemp WiFi MWD5 thermostats - Control Microtemp WiFi MWD5 thermostats individually or in groups

About

Housegard Note

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Protect your home remotely with smart products from Housegard Note. Build your own smart home - easily and quickly with Housegard Note Housegard Note is a simple and user-friendly system that improves the security of your home. The starter pack contains smoke alarms and hubs. To this kit you can connect other smart products that are part of the Housegard Note family, such as more smoke alarms, motion detectors, water leak alarms and door sensors. You can connect up to 50 devices using the hub that connects to the internet via WiFi, 2.4 GHz. Via the app, you will then receive notifications directly to your mobile if any of the devices alarm or are triggered. Everyone in the family can be logged in at the same time and you can have several connected systems in the app, such as the home and the summer cottage.

Screenshots

Microtemp WiFi MWD54 screens
Housegard Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Housegard Note at every 3 months against Microtemp WiFi MWD5's every 21 months. Housegard Note also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microtemp WiFi MWD5 ships an update every 21 months, Housegard Note every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Microtemp WiFi MWD5 versus Housegard Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrotemp WiFi MWD5Housegard Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOJ ELECTRONICS ASGPBM Nordic AB

In-app purchases

None

Microtemp WiFi MWD5

No in-app purchases

None

Housegard Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microtemp WiFi MWD5 free?
Microtemp WiFi MWD5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Housegard Note free?
Housegard Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Microtemp WiFi MWD5 or Housegard Note have ads?
Neither Microtemp WiFi MWD5 nor Housegard Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microtemp WiFi MWD5 or Housegard Note?
Microtemp WiFi MWD5 ships an update every 21 months, and Housegard Note every 3 months. Most recently, Microtemp WiFi MWD5 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Housegard Note on October 15, 2026.

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