Comparison

HeatNext vs InVid Protect

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

Head to head

HeatNext Heating App

★ 3.45 ratingsView app →

About

HeatNext

Features

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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/.

About

InVid Protect

Access your surveillance equipment remotely from your mobile device. This application supports various InVid Protect products, offering real-time video previews, playback, and two-way audio. It's designed for quick setup and on-the-go access to your security systems.

Highlights

Remote access to surveillance equipment
P2P QR Code Scanning
Real-time video preview (up to 16 channels)
Remote playback (up to 4 channels)
Digital zoom and pinch-to-zoom
Two-way audio support

Features

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InVid Protect is InVid Tech's easy-to-use surveillance application. InVid Protect allow you to access your surveillance equipment from anywhere you have access to mobile. It is designed for easy setup, quick access and offers features geared towards mobile devices on the go. InVid Protect for mobile supports the full line-up of Protect surveillance products including NVRs, DVRS, and Recorders along with Network Cameras and Speed Domes. Key Features Include: ● Supports P2P QR Code Scanning, with no limited P2P Device ● Real-Time Video Preview of up to 16 Channels at once. -Snapshot/Video Record -Digital Zoom with Pinch to Zoom in/out -PTZ support -Audio ad Two-Way Audio Support ●Remote Playback, up to 4 Channels at once -Digital Zoom, Pinch to Zoom in/out -Audio -Snapshot

Screenshots

HeatNext4 screens

InVid Protect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InVid Protect at none against HeatNext's 1. HeatNext's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HeatNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.90 per year. InVid Protect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeatNext ships an update every 5 weeks, InVid Protect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

HeatNext versus InVid Protect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HeatNext	InVid Protect
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	5 — better
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	46 MB	84 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Nomnio	InVid Tech

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HeatNext

Subscriptions1

Plus Package$22.901 Year

None

InVid Protect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeatNext free?

HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is InVid Protect free?

InVid Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do HeatNext or InVid Protect have ads?

Neither HeatNext nor InVid Protect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HeatNext or InVid Protect?

HeatNext ships an update every 5 weeks, and InVid Protect every 5 months. Most recently, HeatNext was updated on November 6, 2026 and InVid Protect on November 5, 2026.