Comparison

HeatNext vs JMStudio

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

Head to head

HeatNext Heating App

★ 1.825 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

JMStudio

This app facilitates 3D data acquisition using compatible 3D scanning devices. It allows real-time preview of scanning status, control over the scanning process, and easy management and export of captured data to a desktop application for further processing.

Highlights

Real-time 3D data preview
Start/stop scanning control
Device binding and calibration
Scan data management and export
In-app user manual

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The JMStudio mobile app is 3DMakerPro's exclusive application for its 3D scanning devices focusing on 3D data acquisition. The app is a free download and works with your 3D scanning devices by 3DMakerPro for the convenience of mobile scanning. The subsequent 3D data processing and editing can be completed in the JMStudio desktop app by connecting the two ends via Wifi. Feature Description: 1. Preview the 3D data acquisition effect; observe the scanning status, scanning distance, acquisition frame rate, memory occupation and scanning mode in real time; adjust the level of camera exposure; 2. Start/stop the scanning; give feedback on the number of captured frames and file size; 3. Quickly bind 3DMakerPro handheld 3D scanning devices; automatically import calibration according to the device type, and set scanning parameters; 4. Browse and manage the scan data and export it via Wifi into the JMStudio desktop app to generate models; 5. Browse the user manual on mobile phones. The device requires iOS 15.0 or higher, and it is recommended to use the iPhone 12 or higher.

Screenshots

HeatNext4 screens

JMStudio2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JMStudio at none against HeatNext's 4. HeatNext's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. JMStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

HeatNext versus JMStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HeatNext	JMStudio
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	1.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	25 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	32 MB	39 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Nomnio	Shenzhen Jimuyida Science Technology Co., Ltd.

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

JMStudio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeatNext free?

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

Is JMStudio free?

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

Do HeatNext or JMStudio have ads?

Neither HeatNext nor JMStudio shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HeatNext or JMStudio?

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