Comparison

BAFCon Updates vs Bromic Smart

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

Head to head
About

BAFCon Updates

This utility app provides firmware updates for BAFCon touchscreen wall controls. It allows users to check for the latest versions and update devices remotely via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Check latest firmware version
  • Update BAFCon devices remotely
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Access new features
Features
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Utility app for updating firmware on BAFCon touchscreen wall controls. With the BAFCon Updates app, you’ll gain access to the latest updates and newest features. The BAFCon Updates app allows you to: - Check for the latest firmware version. - Easily update BAFCon devices from the field. The BAFCon Updates app connects to your devices via Bluetooth. *This app does not support fan control.

About

Bromic Smart

Control your Bromic heaters remotely via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Create heating zones, schedule custom scenes, and set timers for convenience. Monitor usage and costs for efficient operation.

Highlights
  • Remote heater control (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
  • Zone creation for multiple heaters
  • Customizable heating scenes
  • Programmable timers
  • Usage and cost monitoring
Features
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Superior Design. Superior Heat. Right at your fingertips. Features: • Remote control of Bromic heaters with your choice of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. • Create zones to control multiple heaters with a single touch. • Set scenes to schedule your heating and match your lifestyle. • Set a timer to turn off your heating with peace of mind. • Monitor your heater usage and costs. Requirements: • Must be used with a Bromic Controller connected to a Bromic Heater. • Device used to control heater must have Bluetooth and Internet connection. • User must register with email address.

Screenshots

BAFCon Updates4 screens
Bromic Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BAFCon Updates at 5.0 against Bromic Smart's 2.9. BAFCon Updates also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bromic Smart's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BAFCon Updates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bromic Smart has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BAFCon Updates ships an update every 6 months, Bromic Smart every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BAFCon Updates versus Bromic Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBAFCon UpdatesBromic Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.9 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews—8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings222 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelta T LLCBROMIC HEATING PTY LIMITED

Customer experience

BAFCon Updates

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bromic Smart

All ratings21 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

BAFCon Updates

No in-app purchases

None

Bromic Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BAFCon Updates free?
BAFCon Updates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bromic Smart free?
Bromic Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BAFCon Updates or Bromic Smart?
BAFCon Updates is rated higher. BAFCon Updates averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bromic Smart averages 2.9 from 22 ratings.
Do BAFCon Updates or Bromic Smart have ads?
Neither BAFCon Updates nor Bromic Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BAFCon Updates or Bromic Smart?
BAFCon Updates ships an update every 6 months, and Bromic Smart every 5 months. Most recently, BAFCon Updates was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bromic Smart on November 3, 2026.

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