Bosch EasyStart vs IntelliHome
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).
IntelliHome
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An easy-to-use app for automating your home together with our controller hardware - control lighting, thermostats, appliances and much more - all of which the average contractor can safely install.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: IntelliHome at 3 against Bosch EasyStart's 1. IntelliHome also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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, IntelliHome every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bosch EasyStart | IntelliHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH | IntelliAcc Systems CC |
In-app purchases
Bosch EasyStart
No in-app purchases
IntelliHome
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bosch EasyStart free?
Is IntelliHome free?
Do Bosch EasyStart or IntelliHome have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bosch EasyStart or IntelliHome?
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