Comparison

Thermbond vs Alfran

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

Head to head
About

Thermbond

Access a comprehensive database of technical data for refractory products, online or offline. This application provides detailed information on engineered refractory materials for installations, repairs, and production, aiming to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.

Highlights
  • Offline technical data access
  • Complete database of refractory products
  • Information for new installations
  • Details for repairs
  • Data for pre-cast productions
  • Superior performance insights
Features
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Thermbond® is a mobile technical data sheet application by Unifrax. Use it to access Thermbond's complete database of technical data for Thermbond® Refractory Products, online or offline! Thermbond® Refractory Products are a complete line of engineered refractory materials. The unique features of the patented Unifrax Binder System™ enable Thermbond Refractories to deliver superior performance on the new installations, repairs, and pre-cast productions. The Thermbond Advantage translated into less downtime, more production time and greater value. Thermbond is a registered trademark of Unifrax.

About

Alfran

Features
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Descubre la nueva aplicación de Alfran: Con esta herramienta, tendrá acceso a métodos de uso, descripciones detalladas de soluciones y todo lo que necesitas saber sobre los servicios de Alfran. En nuestro área privada para empleados podrá consultar la información técnica de nuestros productos y servicios. Mantente actualizado, simplifica tus procesos y ten al alcance de la mano todo el catálogo sobre soluciones en refractarios.

Screenshots

Thermbond3 screens
Alfran4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thermbond at every 3 weeks against Alfran's every 10 months. Thermbond also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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

Thermbond ships an update every 3 weeks, Alfran every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Thermbond versus Alfran: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermbondAlfran
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStellar Materials, IncorporatedRefractarios Alfran S.A.

In-app purchases

None

Thermbond

No in-app purchases

None

Alfran

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thermbond free?
Thermbond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alfran free?
Alfran is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thermbond or Alfran have ads?
Neither Thermbond nor Alfran shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thermbond or Alfran?
Thermbond ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alfran every 10 months. Most recently, Thermbond was updated on November 3, 2026 and Alfran on November 4, 2026.

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