Comparison

HeatNext vs floccus

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

Head to head

HeatNext Heating App

Sync bookmarks privately

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 3.620 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

floccus

Access, organize, and share your synced bookmarks privately on your mobile device. Supports multiple backends and offers offline access, ensuring your bookmarks are always available and consistent across platforms.

Highlights

View synced bookmarks instantly
Supports Nextcloud, Linkwarden, WebDAV, Git, Google Drive
Full privacy with user-chosen servers
Share bookmark collections publicly or with groups
Offline access to bookmarks
Open-source with community contributions
Seamless cross-platform synchronization

Features

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**What is the Floccus Companion?** The Floccus Companion is a mobile app that lets you **view, organize, and share** the bookmarks you sync with the Floccus browser extension. It brings the same privacy‑first, cross‑device sync experience to your phone or tablet. **Key Features** - **Instant Access** – View all synced bookmarks directly on your device, no web browser required. - **Multiple Back‑end Support** – Connect to the same storage you use in the extension: - Nextcloud - Linkwarden - KaraKeep - WebDAV - GIt (not yet available) - Google Drive - **Full Privacy** – Your data stays on the server you choose; no third‑party tracking. - **Share & Collaborate** – Share bookmark collections with friends or teams via public links or group sharing (Nextcloud, Linkwarden, KaraKeep). - **Offline Mode** – Browse your bookmarks even without an internet connection; changes sync when you reconnect. - **Open‑Source** – The app’s source code is available on GitHub, allowing community contributions and transparency. **Benefits** - **Seamless Cross‑Platform** – Keep your bookmarks consistent across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and mobile. - **Convenient Organization** – Tag, folder‑organize, and search bookmarks on the go. - **Secure Collaboration** – Share collections with colleagues or friends while maintaining control over who sees what. **Why Floccus?** Floccus is built on a voluntary subscription model and is maintained by a passionate community. The companion app extends that philosophy to mobile, ensuring your bookmarks are always within reach, wherever you are. **Get Started** 1. Install the **Floccus** browser extension on your desktop. 2. Download the **Floccus Companion** from the App Store. 3. Sign in with the same backend (Nextcloud, Linkwarden, etc.). 4. Start browsing your synced bookmarks instantly. **Download now and experience bookmark freedom on your phone!**

Screenshots

HeatNext4 screens

floccus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: floccus at none against HeatNext's 4. HeatNext's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. floccus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, floccus monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

HeatNext versus floccus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HeatNext	floccus
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.6 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	20 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Paid
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	32 MB	57 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Nomnio	Marcel Klehr

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

floccus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeatNext free?

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

Is floccus free?

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

Do HeatNext or floccus have ads?

Neither HeatNext nor floccus shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HeatNext or floccus?

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, and floccus monthly. Most recently, HeatNext was updated on September 15, 2026 and floccus on September 6, 2026.