SmartControl Heating vs OCS Protect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartControl Heating
This app allows remote control of Technotherm heaters with DSM thermostats. Features include open window detection, geolocation-based temperature control, and voice commands via Alexa. It also supports guest invitations for shared access.
- Open window detection
- Geolocation temperature control
- Alexa voice commands
- Guest access invitation
- Control Technotherm heaters
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- Detection of open windows - Geolocaton. Controls the temperature when leaving the apartment - Steerable via Alexa (previously only in English) - Invitation of guests - Control of all Technotherm heaters with the DSM thermostat
OCS Protect
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OCS Protect is designed for everyone. It’s an employee safety platform powered by an intuitive app, offering smart features and advanced technology to keep you safe wherever you work. Heading home late? Working alone? Simply switch on OCS Protect and the app will monitor your well-being, ready to raise an alert instantly if you need help. With just one tap, you can trigger an alert that shares your live location with your chosen emergency contacts via SMS and email. Audio and video are also securely captured and sent to our 24/7 emergency response centre. Our vision is simple: a workplace where no one feels unsafe, and every employee’s voice is valued. OCS Protect enhances your safety journey even further — giving you confidence and peace of mind every step of the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SmartControl Heating at 3 against OCS Protect's —. SmartControl Heating also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | SmartControl Heating | OCS Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EaD Elektroheizungen aus Deutschland | OCS GROUP UK&I LIMITED |
In-app purchases
SmartControl Heating
No in-app purchases
OCS Protect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is OCS Protect free?
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