HERU IQ vs MelPump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HERU IQ
Control your HERU unit remotely with this app. It offers the same functionality as the handheld display, allowing you to manage your device from anywhere.
- Remote unit control
- Handheld display features
- Anywhere access
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Take full control of your HERU unit, wherever you are. The HERU IQ app now has the same features as the handheld display.
MelPump
This application helps you optimize your heat pump settings to save money. It currently supports several Mitsubishi and Planet Devices models, with more features detailed on the developer's website.
- Heat pump setting optimization
- Money saving features
- Mitsubishi Ecodan support
- Mitsubishi Zubadan support
- Mitsubishi Geodan support
- Planet Devices support
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Optimize your heat pump settings and save money effortlessly with our cutting-edge heat pump monitoring app! Currently Supported Heat Pumps: - Mitsubishi Ecodan - Mitsubishi Zubadan - Mitsubishi Geodan - Planet Devices Heat pumps More features description on https://melpump.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MelPump at 50% against HERU IQ's 13%. MelPump also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). HERU IQ's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
HERU IQ ships an update every 6 months, MelPump monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HERU IQ | MelPump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | H. Östberg AB | ARTUR RYCHCIK |
Customer experience
HERU IQ
MelPump
In-app purchases
HERU IQ
No in-app purchases
MelPump
No in-app purchases
