Comparison

HeatNext vs 298

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

Head to head

HeatNext Heating App

★ 5.02 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

298

Access campus information, discover exclusive events, and find special offers. Stay connected with campus updates and opportunities.

Highlights

Campus information access
Exclusive event listings
Special offers and deals
Stay updated on campus news

Features

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Download the 298 app to gain access to campus information, exclusive events, and offers.

Screenshots

HeatNext4 screens

2984 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 298 at none against HeatNext's 4. HeatNext's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. 298 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, 298 every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level

HeatNext versus 298: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HeatNext	298
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	2 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 16 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	32 MB	48 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Nomnio	Hollywood Park Management LLC

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

298

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeatNext free?

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

Is 298 free?

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

Do HeatNext or 298 have ads?

298 shows ads; HeatNext does not.

Which is updated more often, HeatNext or 298?

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, and 298 every 16 months. Most recently, HeatNext was updated on September 15, 2026 and 298 on September 9, 2026.