Comparison

ThermoICE 2.0 vs ABS Install

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

Head to head
About

ThermoICE 2.0

Features
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Thanks to the THERMO ICE 2.0 app, you can configure and remotely control one or more Thermo ICE Wi-Fi devices (GW16970CB, GW16970CN, GW16970CT) associated with one or more systems. Managing your heating/cooling and humidification/dehumidification system has never been so simple and intuitive. You can view the room temperature and its set-point, relative humidity, operating mode (auto, comfort, pre-comfort, economy, manual, off) and know whether your system is active or not, wherever you are. In addition, the app allows you to: View a DEMO system without any registration Program the temperature profile for each day of the week to plan your desired temperature at any time Monitor system energy consumption (operating time) Receive push notifications in case of anomalies View and control all Thermo ICE devices centrally, across one or more systems Manage users and their respective access and viewing permissions The connection to the Thermo ICE Wi-Fi is simplified and managed through a cloud server. Cloud services are free and do not require a subscription.

About

ABS Install

Features
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ABS Install is the app dedicated to installers for the complete programming of ABS18, ABS48, ABS128, and ABS630 intrusion control panels. Thanks to the connection via ABS-IP, ABS-LTE, or ABS-GSM, you can manage all parameters easily and securely, directly from your smartphone or tablet. Main features: • Complete programming of Absoluta Plus control panels • Remote connection via ABS-IP, ABS-LTE, or ABS-GSM • Support for mobile phones that aren't always connected (automatic SMS connection) • Management of company and installer accounts via a dedicated web portal • Secure and centralized access to configurations Why choose ABS Install? • Reduce installation time • Manage control panels remotely in complete security • Simplify the creation and management of company and installer accounts Requirements: • Connection to the Absoluta server • ABS-IP, ABS-LTE, or ABS-GSM communicator card

Screenshots

ThermoICE 2.04 screens
ABS Install4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ABS Install at every 5 weeks against ThermoICE 2.0's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThermoICE 2.0 ships an update every 3 months, ABS Install every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ThermoICE 2.0 versus ABS Install: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermoICE 2.0ABS Install
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGewiss S.p.A.Johnson Controls Products Italia Srl

In-app purchases

None

ThermoICE 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

ABS Install

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThermoICE 2.0 free?
ThermoICE 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABS Install free?
ABS Install is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThermoICE 2.0 or ABS Install have ads?
Neither ThermoICE 2.0 nor ABS Install shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThermoICE 2.0 or ABS Install?
ThermoICE 2.0 ships an update every 3 months, and ABS Install every 5 weeks. Most recently, ThermoICE 2.0 was updated on September 10, 2026 and ABS Install on August 19, 2026.

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