Comparison

HeatNext vs MaxchipCam

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

Head to head

HeatNext Heating App

★ 3.01 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

MaxchipCam

Connect your mobile device to a Wi-Fi DVR to view live footage, download and edit recordings, and adjust device settings remotely. This app allows for seamless integration with your driving recorder.

Highlights

Real-time preview of DVR screen
Download and edit recorded footage
Share videos and pictures
Remote DVR function settings
Wi-Fi connection to driving recorder

Features

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MaxchipCam is an iOS version APP for Wi-Fi DVR，Connect the mobile phone to the driving recorder through Wi-Fi，Preview the current screen of the recorder in real time and view the pictures/videos of the recorder，The recorder pictures/videos can be downloaded to the mobile phone for cropping and sharing，Realize the function item settings of the recorder on the mobile phone APP.

Screenshots

HeatNext4 screens

MaxchipCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaxchipCam at none against HeatNext's 4. MaxchipCam also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). HeatNext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MaxchipCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, MaxchipCam every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level

HeatNext versus MaxchipCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HeatNext	MaxchipCam
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 4 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	32 MB	54 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Nomnio	承积许

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HeatNext

Subscriptions4

Plus Package$1.991 Month
Advanced Package$3.991 Month
Plus Package$18.991 Year

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Advanced Package$37.991 Year

None

MaxchipCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeatNext free?

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

Is MaxchipCam free?

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

Do HeatNext or MaxchipCam have ads?

Neither HeatNext nor MaxchipCam shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HeatNext or MaxchipCam?

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, and MaxchipCam every 4 months. Most recently, HeatNext was updated on September 15, 2026 and MaxchipCam on July 5, 2026.