Newlec Heating vs Smartyplants
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Newlec Heating
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Newlec Heating can be used to provide convenient easy programming of your central heating Changes to heating programs can be made on your phone or tablet, from any location, using 4G or WiFi. There are 5 operating modes, auto, off, on, frost, and holiday. There are 6 timed / temperature periods each day, with daily repeats. For use with Newlec TRTWiFi thermostat.
Smartyplants
Effortlessly care for your houseplants with real-time health monitoring, intelligent watering reminders, and personalized tips. Identify and track your plants' growth to ensure they thrive, whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener.
- Live plant health tracking
- Smart watering reminders
- Personalized care tips
- Plant identification and library
- Growth tracking and insights
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Keep every plant in your home thriving with real-time health tracking, smart watering reminders, and tailored tips – all powered by our advanced plant sensor. Whether you’re a beginner or a green-thumb pro, SmartyPlants makes plant care effortless. Key Features: • Live Plant Health Tracking – Monitor moisture, light, and temperature in real time. • Smart Watering Reminders – Get alerts based on your plant’s actual needs, not a fixed schedule. • Personalised Care Tips – Advice tailored to each species for healthier, faster growth. • Plant Library – Identify and log your plants with rich care profiles. • Growth Tracking – See your plant’s progress over time with beautiful insights. Whether it’s your first houseplant or a whole indoor jungle, SmartyPlants ensures you’ll never guess when to water, move, or feed your plants again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smartyplants at every 3 weeks against Newlec Heating's every 7 months. Newlec Heating's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Newlec Heating ships an update every 7 months, Smartyplants every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Newlec Heating | Smartyplants |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TIMEGUARD LTD | SmartyPlants Ltd |
In-app purchases
Newlec Heating
No in-app purchases
Smartyplants
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Newlec Heating free?
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Do Newlec Heating or Smartyplants have ads?
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