Comparison

BITZER Electronics ServiceTool vs BITZER Smart Connect

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

Head to head
About

BITZER Electronics ServiceTool

This application allows for Bluetooth connectivity to specific BITZER IQ products. Users can configure devices, monitor operations, view alarms with help texts, and retrieve logs for visualization and cloud upload.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Device configuration
  • Operation monitoring
  • Alarm viewing with help texts
  • Log retrieval and visualization
  • Cloud upload for logs
Features
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This is the App edition of the BEST SOFTWARE (BITZER Electronics Service Tool) for connecting to BITZER IQ products that support Bluetooth. Quickly configure the devices, monitor the operation and view the alarms including alarm help texts. Furthermore, the logs can be retrieved from the devices, visualized and uploaded to the myBITZERcloud for storage and sharing with other devices and peoples. Supported products: // IQ MODULE CM-RC-02 // IQ MODULE CM-RC-01 - Requires firmware version 2.5.246.00 or newer - For firmware update use the Windows version of BEST as it requires to connect via the BEST converter // IQ MODULE CM-SW-01 - Requires firmware version 2.8.82.00 or newer - For firmware update use the Windows version of BEST as it requires to connect via the BEST converter // CSV - Bluetooth is available by the CSV frequency inverters with the control board of the 2nd generation. This control board can be recognized by the STO input (orange connector) or the RJ12 socket for the BEST converter - Requires firmware version 1.92 or newer - For first configuration (change of refrigerant or configuring the compressor type in case of spare parts) use the Windows version of BEST as it requires to connect via the BEST converter. Also for firmware updates // ECOSTAR LHV5E and LHV7E - Requires firmware version 5.0.2.0 or newer - For firmware update use the Windows version of BEST

About

BITZER Smart Connect

Features
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BITZER Smart Connect makes it possible for you to get an easy and intuitive control of your heat pump and air handling units. Google Home, and the voice controlling function, makes it simple to adjust the unit after your personal demands and to always secure your buildings the best possible indoor climate. Use the BITZER Smart Connect app to onboard your BITZER Electronics HMI350TW display and BITZER Electronics controller to the cloud. After that you have the possibility to login via Google Home and add our unit to your Google Home account. With this app, there is no need for additionally cable installations. You can simply stand next to your display and activate your product to the cloud. With three simple onboarding steps, you are ready to start: -Select your BITZER Electronics product -Connect it to your Wi-Fi network -Give your BITZER Electronics product a name We then create your product in the cloud, and you are now ready to add your product to your Google Home account. Enjoy!

Screenshots

BITZER Electronics ServiceTool4 screens
BITZER Smart Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BITZER Smart Connect at 13.0 against BITZER Electronics ServiceTool's 15.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BITZER Electronics ServiceTool ships an update every 3 months, BITZER Smart Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BITZER Electronics ServiceTool versus BITZER Smart Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBITZER Electronics ServiceToolBITZER Smart Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBITZER SEBitzer Electronics A/S

In-app purchases

None

BITZER Electronics ServiceTool

No in-app purchases

None

BITZER Smart Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BITZER Electronics ServiceTool free?
BITZER Electronics ServiceTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BITZER Smart Connect free?
BITZER Smart Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BITZER Electronics ServiceTool or BITZER Smart Connect have ads?
Neither BITZER Electronics ServiceTool nor BITZER Smart Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BITZER Electronics ServiceTool or BITZER Smart Connect?
BITZER Electronics ServiceTool ships an update every 3 months, and BITZER Smart Connect every 4 months. Most recently, BITZER Electronics ServiceTool was updated on September 24, 2026 and BITZER Smart Connect on September 10, 2026.

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