RopamBasic vs HeatNext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RopamBasic
This app connects to BasicGSM 2 and MultiGSM 2 panels via TCP/IP. It allows users to monitor and control panel status, zones, outputs, and partitions, with advanced features for MultiGSM 2 modules like SMS sending and log management. Customizable widgets are also available.
- Panel status monitoring
- Zone and output status check
- Output control
- Partition arming/disarming
- System event preview
- Customizable widgets
- SMS sending (MultiGSM 2)
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RopamBasic application is designed for connection with BasicGSM 2 oraz MultiGSM 2 panel. Connection with panel is realized using TCP/IP protocol and using the dedicated RopamBridgeBasic or RopamBridgeMulti service. After connecting with the panel, you can perform the following operations: - check current panel status, - check current zones status, - check current outputs status, - outputs control, - partitions arming and disarming, - system failures control, - system events preview, - podglΔ d zdarzeΕ systemowych, - possibility to define your own widgets - possibility to define macro widget, - temperature, humidity and analog input widgets, - the ability to define temperature and analog inputs thresholds, - various icons for output widgets In addition, the administrator features are available for the MultiGSM 2 module: - viewing the list of numbers, - adding, removing, importing and exporting numbers, - cleaning the list of numbers, - sending SMS - downloading logs (temperature and analog inputs) - deleting logs, - wicket opening (also in cooperation with VAR-1U) In app products: The RopamBasic application provides the ability to connect to a BasicGSM2 device using the "RopamBridgeBasic" paid service. Access to this service is obtained by a single purchase of the "In app" product called "RopamBridge Basic" or by subscription "RopamBridge Basic 12 months" license with the following conditions of purchase: - Title "RopamBridge Basic 12 months" - Subscription for 1 year - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable The RopamBasic application provides the ability to connect to a BasicGSM2 device and MultiGSM2 device using the "RopamBridgeMulti" paid service. Access to this service is obtained by a single purchase of the "In app" product called "RopamBridge Multi" or by subscription "RopamBridge Multi 12 months" license with the following conditions of purchase: - Title "RopamBridge Multi 12 months" - Subscription for 1 year - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy policy: https://ropam.com.pl/firma/polityka-prywatnosci/ Terms of use: https://www.ropam.com.pl/pliki/ropambasic.pdf
HeatNext
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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/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HeatNext at every 2 months against RopamBasic's every 11 months. 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
Both are free to download. RopamBasic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year and HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RopamBasic ships an update every 11 months, HeatNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RopamBasic | HeatNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ROPAM ELEKTRONIK SP. Z O. O. | Nomnio |
In-app purchases
RopamBasic
- RopamBridge Basic 12 months$4.491 Year
- RopamBridge Multi 12 months$6.491 Year
- RopamBridge Basic$20.99
- RopamBridge Multi$31.99
HeatNext
- Plus Package$1.991 Month
- Advanced Package$3.991 Month
- Plus Package$18.991 Year
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- Advanced Package$37.991 Year









