EWC Controls, LLC vs BluArch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EWC Controls, LLC
This app helps EWC contractors determine their zoning system requirements. It features a Bypass Calculator to recommend damper models and sizes, and a Control Panel Finder to suggest compatible control panels. Discover products and features to assist in setting up your zoning system.
- Bypass Damper Calculator
- Control Panel Finder
- Product Discovery
- Zoning System Setup Assistance
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Built for EWC contractors, use our new mobile app to determine your EWC zoning system needs. Use the Bypass Calculator to find out what model and size Bypass Damper you should use with your system based on your input. Use the Control Panel Finder to find out what model Control Panels you can use based on what you need. Discover products and features that will help you decide what parts you need to set up your zoning system!
BluArch
This app simplifies HVAC system installation and servicing for contractors. It uses Bluetooth to connect with eligible air systems, allowing for quick setup, monitoring of operating parameters, and easy troubleshooting of alarms and system status directly from a phone.
- Bluetooth system setup
- Monitor operating parameters
- Verify system setup
- Diagnose alarms
- Step-by-step parts replacement
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We’ve Designed BluArch for Contractors to offer the industry’s most powerful, intuitive, and easy-to-use app. Whether you’re on a residential service call or installing 40 units at a major site, the free BluArch app’s Bluetooth® capability – paired with an enabled HVAC system -- makes set-up and troubleshooting simpler than ever. With BluArch and eligible air systems, you can easily: Install - Set up systems quickly and easily with the new Bluetooth® setup - Monitor operating parameters from your phone while charging outdoor units - Verify system setup with access to system operating status - Quickly check for alarms Service - Diagnose active alarms and alarm history - Check system operating status - Easy step-by-step parts replacement and system setup
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EWC Controls, LLC at every 9 days against BluArch's monthly. EWC Controls, LLC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BluArch's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
EWC Controls, LLC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 24 respectively.
EWC Controls, LLC ships an update every 9 days, BluArch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EWC Controls, LLC | BluArch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.8 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EWC Controls, Inc. | Rheem Manufacturing Company |
Customer experience
EWC Controls, LLC
BluArch
In-app purchases
EWC Controls, LLC
No in-app purchases
BluArch
No in-app purchases
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