HeatNext vs Grid Status
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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/.
Grid Status
Monitor the UK's electricity grid in real-time. See a breakdown of energy generation sources like wind, solar, and nuclear. Optimize appliance usage for times of high renewable energy to reduce your carbon footprint.
- Live electricity grid updates
- Breakdown of generation types
- Renewable energy tracking
- Carbon footprint reduction tips
- Optimized appliance usage guidance
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Keep track of the GB electricity grid using Grid Status. This app empowers you with a live update of the GB electricity grid, with a breakdown of each generation type, such as wind, solar, gas or nuclear that are producing electricity for your home. You can use the app to optimise the use of your electrical appliances to times when the electricity grid is using renewable energy sources that have low carbon impact, helping you reduce your carbon footprint. More features coming soon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Status at none against HeatNext's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Grid Status asks for nothing beyond the download.
HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, Grid Status every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeatNext | Grid Status |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nomnio | Jack McLean |
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
Grid Status
No in-app purchases
