tekmarNet vs ServicePulse (ABDi)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
tekmarNet
This app provides remote access to HVAC systems, allowing users to monitor and adjust thermostat settings like temperature and humidity. It also displays boiler system data and can graph or export system information. Receive email or text notifications for errors and warnings.
- Remote thermostat control
- View boiler system data
- Temperature and humidity adjustment
- System data graphing
- Export data to CSV
- Email/text error notifications
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The tekmarNet® mobile app allows remote access to an HVAC system when installed with a tekmarNet® Gateway 486. Users can view and change settings for each thermostat, including: temperature, heat/cool/auto, fan operation, relative humidity, schedules, and the away scene. In addition, the boiler system temperatures, firing rate, run times, and pump status can be viewed. All system data can be graphed on a chart or exported to a CSV file. Users are informed of errors and warnings through email or text notifications. The 486 includes three alert inputs that can be used to monitor auxiliary equipment.
ServicePulse (ABDi)
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Designed for managing service and maintenance activities throughout the community. The service itinerary, including service tickets and/or work orders, is automatically updated in real-time by security, supervisory or management making observations throughout the community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: tekmarNet at every 3 months against ServicePulse (ABDi)'s every 15 months. tekmarNet also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). 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.
tekmarNet ships an update every 3 months, ServicePulse (ABDi) every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tekmarNet | ServicePulse (ABDi) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Watts Water Technologies | Applications by Design, Inc. |
In-app purchases
tekmarNet
No in-app purchases
ServicePulse (ABDi)
No in-app purchases
