Dimplex Control vs TCP Smart Rad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dimplex Control
Remotely manage and monitor your heating and hot water systems. Group devices into zones for easy control and track energy usage. Spot faults and maintain temperatures from anywhere in the world.
- Remote heating and hot water control
- Zone grouping for heaters
- Energy usage monitoring
- Fault detection and reporting
- Multi-site management
- Hot water availability monitoring
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Control and monitor your heating and hot water with Dimplex Control. Group heaters into zones to easily control and track their energy usage. Any time. Anywhere. Manage multiple sites, spot faults, remotely, all from one App. Forgot to turn the heating off before going on holiday? Want to make sure a minimum temperature is maintained? Now your heating is never out of reach. Your privacy and security are paramount. Dimplex Control is built on the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform, with end-to-end encryption between the cloud and your devices. Easy set-up. The app features a step-by-step setup wizard so you can start using the system quickly without having to leave the app. Simply connect your Dimplex Product* to a Dimplex Hub and gain control remotely through the App. Zoned control. Quickly view and change heating mode. Remote access. Monitor and control your heating from anywhere in the world using the Dimplex Control App** and a mobile data connection. Utilise Bluetooth to communicate directly with the Hub. This makes setup quick and never requires you to leave the app during setup*** Monitor energy usage by heater, zone or site with a daily, monthly and annual view. Control your hot water. See how much water is available at the set temperature (Requires a compatible Dimplex Quantum Water Cylinder QWCd). See faults reported on the app and request help using service mode. * Only specific heater models and series letters listed above are supported. Dimplex Control support requires additional hardware. In all cases, purchase of a Dimplex Hub (model name ‘DimplexHub’) is required to connect to the internet and communicate with supported Dimplex products. Some products also require additional hardware to provide RF connectivity (model name ‘RFM’) for communication with Dimplex Hub. To check if a product requires an RF upgrade, check the compatibility list http://bit.ly/dimplexcontrol-list Dimplex Control support is subject to change. ** App control requires download and usage of the Dimplex Control app onto a compatible device. Dimplex Control requires the creation of a Dimplex Control account and is subject to agreement of the GDHV Internet of Things (IoT) Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. *** Dimplex Control initial set-up, updates and all usage require a broadband internet connection for both system and app; ISP and mobile carrier fees apply.
TCP Smart Rad
Remotely manage your smart radiators from anywhere. Group devices by zones, adjust temperatures, and personalize heating schedules. Monitor energy consumption and costs to optimize savings.
- Remote temperature control
- Zone grouping
- Customizable heating schedules
- Energy consumption monitoring
- Preset heating programs
- Brightness control
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NEW VERSION AVAILABLE This last update includes: - Explanatory videos in the pairing process. - Clearer and more visual programming bar. - Reorganisation of advanced functions. - Preview of screen colours in the application. - Incorporation of hotel mode. - Brightness control of the devices. - Early start control. - Addition of new languages: Italian. - Activation of locks and hotel mode from a zone. - Improvements in the statistical control. - Error correction. ____ Control your TCP Smart radiators the easy way, whenever and wherever you are. - Group your radiators by zones (such as rooms or floors in a house) or, if you prefer, control them individually. - Modify the temperature of your radiators when you need to, at any time, in any place. - Personalise the programming of your radiators or use one of the 4 preset heating programs installed and increase the energy savings of your heating system. - Check the energy consumption and cost of your radiators by entering the price of your electric tariff. - Customise the screen background colour of your products. A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection with internet access is required by the products to work properly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dimplex Control at monthly against TCP Smart Rad's every 7 months. On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dimplex Control ships an update monthly, TCP Smart Rad every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dimplex Control | TCP Smart Rad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GLEN DIMPLEX EUROPE HOLDINGS LIMITED | Home Domotic Developments, S.L. |
Customer experience
Dimplex Control
TCP Smart Rad
In-app purchases
Dimplex Control
No in-app purchases
TCP Smart Rad
No in-app purchases









