Comparison

MSP360 Control vs HeatNext

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

Head to head

MSP360 Control

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.812 ratingsView app →

HeatNext Heating App

About

MSP360 Control

Monitor backup and restore activities for managed machines remotely from your iOS device. Start, stop, and view backup history with native notifications. Generate 2FA codes for enhanced security.

Highlights

Monitor backup/restore executions
Track managed machine status
Remotely start/stop plans
View backup history
Receive native iOS notifications
Generate 2FA codes

Features

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This app is designed as an extension for administrators of the MSP360 Managed Backup Service. The app provides a secure method to monitor backup activity anywhere from your iOS devices. With MSP360 Control you can: - Monitor backup and restore plan executions - Track status of managed machines - Remotely start and stop backup and restore plans - View backup history - Receive native iOS notifications - Generate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) verification codes for the MSP360 Managed Backup Service Your feedback will be highly appreciated, please, contact us at mobile@msp360.com.

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

MSP360 Control4 screens

HeatNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MSP360 Control at none against HeatNext's 4. HeatNext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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. MSP360 Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSP360 Control ships an update every 3 months, HeatNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

MSP360 Control versus HeatNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MSP360 Control	HeatNext
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.8 (12 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	15.4% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	12 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	17.6	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	41 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Trichilia Consultants Limited	Nomnio

In-app purchases

None

MSP360 Control

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 MSP360 Control free?

MSP360 Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HeatNext free?

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

Do MSP360 Control or HeatNext have ads?

Neither MSP360 Control nor HeatNext shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MSP360 Control or HeatNext?

MSP360 Control ships an update every 3 months, and HeatNext every 2 months. Most recently, MSP360 Control was updated on August 17, 2026 and HeatNext on September 15, 2026.