Comparison

HeatNext vs BWT Pearl Connect

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

Head to head
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

BWT Pearl Connect

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The BWT Pearl Connect app allows you to access your Pearl Connect panel whenever you want, any time and from anywhere. You have total control over your pool's filtration, underwater lighting and other ancillary equipment. Find out more about the setting options available to you: Filtration: three operating modes • manual • timer • automatic, at programmed times or temperatures Underwater lights: two operating modes • manual • automatic, at programmed times Ancillary equipment: four operating modes for each equipment item • manual • timer • automatic, at programmed times • slaved to filtration: perfect for water features, booster pumps and other equipment items that require a flow of water. Ancillary equipment can also force filtration on. Control of additional equipment (up to 5 equipment items): • counter-swim treadmill • booster pump • lighting Control of BWT equipment • automatic cover • variable speed pump • clogging alarm • level regulation panel Integrated functions • frostat • log of water temperature and filter operating times and cost

Screenshots

HeatNext4 screens
BWT Pearl Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BWT Pearl Connect at none against HeatNext's 4. BWT Pearl Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. BWT Pearl Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, BWT Pearl Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HeatNext versus BWT Pearl Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeatNextBWT Pearl Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomnioBWT Pool Products

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

BWT Pearl Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeatNext free?
HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BWT Pearl Connect free?
BWT Pearl Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HeatNext or BWT Pearl Connect have ads?
Neither HeatNext nor BWT Pearl Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeatNext or BWT Pearl Connect?
HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, and BWT Pearl Connect every 4 months. Most recently, HeatNext was updated on October 25, 2026 and BWT Pearl Connect on October 27, 2026.

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