Newlec Heating vs Powerant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.
Powerant
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Powerant helps you reduce your electricity costs by automating smart plugs and relays based on real-time electricity prices. Whether you're running a heater, water boiler, or EV charger, Powerant ensures your devices run when energy is cheapest β without manual intervention. Key Features: β’ Spot Price Automation: Automatically power devices during the lowest-cost hours. β’ Live Price Graphs: See hourly electricity rates and track your savings. β’ Works with All Powerant Devices: Plug-and-play support for relays, plugs, switches, thermostats and EV-chargers. β’ Secure Device Setup: Add new devices easily using QR code and Bluetooth. β’ Full European Support: Supports electricity pricing zones in all European countries. β’ Smart & Efficient: Your devices run on your terms β at the best price available. Perfect for smart homes, energy-conscious users, or anyone looking to save money and reduce peak electricity usage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Powerant at every 2 months against Newlec Heating's every 7 months. Newlec Heating's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, Powerant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Newlec Heating | Powerant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 14.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TIMEGUARD LTD | Powerant Oy |
In-app purchases
Newlec Heating
No in-app purchases
Powerant
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Newlec Heating free?
Is Powerant free?
Do Newlec Heating or Powerant have ads?
Which is updated more often, Newlec Heating or Powerant?
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