Comparison

HeatNext vs Astound Mobile

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

Head to head

HeatNext Heating App

★ 1.353 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

Astound Mobile

Manage your mobile service on America's largest 5G network. Track data usage, switch plans, view bills, update payments, and access account settings. Get support and view order information easily.

Highlights

Check data usage
Switch data plans
View and pay bills
Update payment information
Manage account settings
View order history

Features

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Astound Mobile connects you to one of America’s largest and fastest 5G networks. From activation to managing your account, the Astound Mobile app will be your “go-to”, bringing you the control you need. - Check how much data you’ve used - Switch between Unlimited and By the Gig data options - View your bill and update payment info - Manage account settings - View order information - Contact Astound Mobile for support Astound Mobile requires Astound Internet service for initial activation. To get started, visit astound.com/mobile. For additional terms and conditions governing all services, visit astound.com/policies-disclaimers.

Screenshots

HeatNext4 screens

Astound Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astound Mobile at none against HeatNext's 4. Astound Mobile also leads on 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. Astound Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, Astound Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

HeatNext versus Astound Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HeatNext	Astound Mobile
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	1.3 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	3.2% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	53 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	44 MB	69 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Nomnio	RCN Telecom Services, 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

Astound Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeatNext free?

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

Is Astound Mobile free?

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

Do HeatNext or Astound Mobile have ads?

Neither HeatNext nor Astound Mobile shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HeatNext or Astound Mobile?

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, and Astound Mobile monthly. Most recently, HeatNext was updated on October 25, 2026 and Astound Mobile on October 24, 2026.