Comparison

HPI vs Softener connect

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

Head to head

Van Marcke Softener connect

Free

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About

HPI

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Als junge und dynamische Hausverwaltung sind wir immer bestrebt unseren Kunden das beste Service zu bieten – und das ab sofort auch digital! Profitieren Sie von der HPI App und melden Sie uns Ihre Anliegen und Schäden rund um die Uhr bequem über die HPI App. Zusätzlich können Sie einfach über Ihr Smartphone oder Tablet wichtige Dokumente digital abrufen, jederzeit einsehen und wichtige Informationen rund um die Immobilie via Push-Nachricht direkt auf Ihr Handy erhalten. So sind Sie jederzeit über Ihre Liegenschaft bestens informiert - unabhängig vom Ort Ihres Aufenthalts. Ihr digitaler HOLLE & PARTNER Kundenservice zusammengefasst: o HOCHMODERN: Online Meldung von Schadensmeldungen rund um die Uhr über das Smartphone oder Tablet o ORGANISIERT: Einsicht in wichtige Dokumente zur Liegenschaft o LEBENSWERT: Wichtige Informationen über Ihre Liegenschaft direkt über das schwarze Brett o LEISTUNGSFÄHIG: Status-Updates zu Ihren Schadensmeldungen und laufende Rückmeldungen o ENGAGIERT: Beantwortung häufig gestellter Fragen

About

Softener connect

Features

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The Van Marcke - Softener Connect app offers you the opportunity to easily connect your Van Marcke water softeners with your smartphone. The app makes it possible to monitor and manage your installed Van Marcke water softeners remotely, wherever you are. - Check the salt level and remaining capacity - Start a regeneration and monitor the number - Follow the water consumption of your home (day, week, month) - Activate holiday mode and avoid unnecessary water consumption - Receive notifications such as salt alert or maintenance requirement

Screenshots

HPI4 screens

Softener connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HPI at every 2 months against Softener connect's every 8 months. Softener connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

HPI ships an update every 2 months, Softener connect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

HPI versus Softener connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HPI	Softener connect
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 8 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	46 MB	56 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Idwell GmbH	Van Marcke Trading Group nv

In-app purchases

None

HPI

No in-app purchases

None

Softener connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HPI free?

HPI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Softener connect free?

Softener connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do HPI or Softener connect have ads?

Neither HPI nor Softener connect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HPI or Softener connect?

HPI ships an update every 2 months, and Softener connect every 8 months. Most recently, HPI was updated on October 21, 2026 and Softener connect on October 12, 2026.