BIOCAT vs MAICO@HOME
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BIOCAT
Configure your BIOCAT KLS device remotely via Bluetooth or the internet. Receive alerts for leakage alarms and monitor your water consumption data and statistics.
- Remote device configuration
- Bluetooth and Internet connectivity
- Leakage alarm notifications
- Water consumption tracking
- Leakage check functionality
- User registration for advanced functions
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BIOCAT - the easy way to configure your BIOCAT KLS device. The BIOCAT app allows mobile configuration of BIOCAT KLS devices via Bluetooth or the Internet. Registered users receive advanced operating functions, such as adjusting settings, as well as push notifications in case of leakage alarm directly to their smartphone. Detailed assistance in case of leakage alarms as well as a (manual or automatic) leakage check of the piping allows the user to identify potential sources of danger in the water pipes at an early stage and to minimize damage. In addition, the user gains insight into his water consumption data as well as statistics on the course of consumption behavior.
MAICO@HOME
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"MAICO@HOME β the new app for your MAICO device Your ventilation system at a glance. Controlled home ventilation has never been easier! The free MAICO@HOME app offers mobile control of your ventilation system and now replaces the previous air@home app. You can easily update to the MAICO@HOME app from home. Completely Flexible Whether youβre at home on the couch, on the go, or at work β control your Maico device conveniently from anywhere with your smartphone. Full Control Keep an eye on all data such as room temperature, humidity, or air quality, and make adjustments from your mobile device. MAICO@HOME at a glance: Active device control Continuous information on humidity, temperature, air quality, and energy recovery Real-time data analysis Setting up weekly time programs Active protection of building structure"
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Verdict
BIOCAT and MAICO@HOME are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BIOCAT ships an update every 2 months, MAICO@HOME every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIOCAT | MAICO@HOME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WaterCryst | Maico Elektroapparate-Fabrik GmbH |
In-app purchases
BIOCAT
No in-app purchases
MAICO@HOME
No in-app purchases









