Comparison

Senso vs ORTNER ABS

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

Head to head
About

Senso

Features
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EASY WOOD HEATING BY TULIKIVI SENSO Tulikivi SENSO saves time and makes the using of Tulikivi fireplace easier. With the application of SENSO you can monitor the heat capacity of Tulikivi fireplace and all the measured info. Application will help you save firewood by instructing when to add firewood/pellets and also letting you know when the unit’s heat capacity is full and no more wood/pellets is required. Application will show the possible errors and malfunctions of the unit. System collects heating data which can be viewed afterward. TULIKIVI SENSO and the application provide the following features: * Helps in using your Tulikivi fireplace: - gives notifications for when to add and when to stop adding firewood/ - gives info about the heat capacity of the unit - automatically controls the air intake * Clean burning in all circumstances * Saves firewood/pellets by optimizing the burning process Main function of the application is to help use your fireplace in the best way. The application: * monitors the heat capacity and use of right amount of firewood/pellets * shows all measured data - Room temperature - Heat capacity temperature - Firebox temperature - Chimney’s pressure - Approximated heat output * Optimizes the burning air needed for different fuels - Dry wood, wet wood and pellets * Shows statistic of burning cycles * Enables the control of fireplace by smart phone or tablet

About

ORTNER ABS

Features
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With the ORTNER ABS app, you can conveniently control the combustion control system of your fireplace via Bluetooth. Keep an eye on the current combustion process and gain valuable insights into the heating behavior of your heat-storage stove — directly on your iPhone. Features at a glance: • Live view of the current combustion process • Adjust parameters such as shut-off delay, LED brightness, and expert options • Perform firmware updates • Connect the ABS to your home network and the ORTNER Cloud • Service access for authorized technicians • MQTT configuration for smart home integration

Screenshots

Senso3 screens
ORTNER ABS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ORTNER ABS at every 4 months against Senso's every 9 months. Senso's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Senso ships an update every 9 months, ORTNER ABS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Senso versus ORTNER ABS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensoORTNER ABS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTulikivi CorporationOrtner GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Senso

No in-app purchases

None

ORTNER ABS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Senso free?
Senso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ORTNER ABS free?
ORTNER ABS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Senso or ORTNER ABS have ads?
Neither Senso nor ORTNER ABS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Senso or ORTNER ABS?
Senso ships an update every 9 months, and ORTNER ABS every 4 months. Most recently, Senso was updated on September 13, 2026 and ORTNER ABS on September 10, 2026.

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