HeatNext vs BWT Pearl Connect
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/.
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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | HeatNext | BWT Pearl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nomnio | BWT Pool Products |
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
BWT Pearl Connect
No in-app purchases









