Bosch EasyStart vs CORE Service
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bosch EasyStart
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The Bosch EasyStart offers time saving diagnosing and troubleshooting to the Bosch SM model Geothermal Heat Pump. Connect/Disconnect: You simply connect the unit through local unit Wi-Fi with no need for technicians to open the physical unit to troubleshoot. Startup requires you open the unit only to wire a Bosch Connected Control thermostat or field install accessories. Monitor Unit: The user can view real time status of components and system temperatures to aid in start-up, troubleshooting, and diagnosing. Configure Unit Settings: The user can set freeze protection setting based on application and configure up to 24 optional settings for customized comfort. These new settings allow for efficiency gains (aka. Lower Energy Bills).
CORE Service
This app provides a wireless interface for commercial HVAC technicians to control and service specific Lennox rooftop units. It offers guided setup, enhanced testing, and parameter configuration to streamline the service process.
- Wireless mobile service app
- Guided setup with progress indicators
- Enhanced test functionality
- Real-time sensor readings and trending
- Parameter configuration
- Exportable setup summaries
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This app is the interface for the Lennox® CORE Unit Controller in Model L (L*M), Enlight (L*T), Xion (L*X) and Strategos (S*H) Commercial Rooftop Units. You must be within 25ft of a unit to connect and utilize this app. The Lennox® CORE Control System reinvents the service process in the palm of your hand with a wireless mobile service app, making setup and service faster than ever before. This app is intended for commercial HVAC service technicians to interface with CORE Unit Controller equipped unitary packaged rooftop units. App Features: - Guided Setup with progress indicators, detailed help, and exportable summaries drive simple and trouble-free setup, reducing commissioning times over similar systems. - Enhanced Test Functionality provides real-time sensor readings, trending, and reports that enable easy troubleshooting. - Ability to set and configure parameters of the CORE Control System drive tailored sequences of operation and make the CORE Unit Controller the most flexible Lennox has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CORE Service at 3 against Bosch EasyStart's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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.
Bosch EasyStart ships an update every 5 months, CORE Service every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bosch EasyStart | CORE Service |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.6 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH | Lennox Industries |
In-app purchases
Bosch EasyStart
No in-app purchases
CORE Service
No in-app purchases
Questions
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