HeatNext vs VRF Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/.
VRF Controller
Control your Lennox VRF and Mini-Split systems remotely from your smartphone. This app offers direct temperature control and comfort management through an intuitive, easy-to-use interface.
- Remote temperature control
- VRF and Mini-Split system management
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Intuitive user interface
- Comfort control anytime, anywhere
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Maximum comfort control anytime, anywhere. The Lennox VRF Smart Control Wi-Fi thermostat allows you to control the temperature of your Lennox VRF and Mini-Split systems directly from your smartphone. The intuitive design gives you direct control over your system and comfort control, all in an easy-to-use layout.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VRF Controller at none against HeatNext's 4. HeatNext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VRF Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, VRF Controller every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeatNext | VRF Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.1 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nomnio | Fidure Corp. |
In-app purchases
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
VRF Controller
No in-app purchases
