ConfigR vs Onics Demo App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ConfigR
This app simplifies the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of heating systems. It allows users to view error codes, generate diagnostic reports, and download software updates for compatible products.
- Install heating systems
- Commission heating systems
- Maintain heating systems
- View error codes
- Diagnostic reports
- Software updates
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ConfigR will seamlessly allow you to seamlessly install, commission and maintain heating systems. You can assist with any set-up, maintenance, and so much more: โข View error codes โข Diagnostic reports โข Download and apply software updates To find out if your products are compatible to the ConfigR app, please go to https://www.dimplex.co.uk/en-gb/products/smart-controls/configr.
Onics Demo App
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Onics Demo App โ for test kit recipients and pilot participants The Onics Demo App is the official companion app for organizations and individuals evaluating Onics through a test kit or participating in a pilot. It lets you experience, in a real environment, the technology that Onics provides as a whitelabel platform to insurance providers, energy companies and other B2B partners. If you are a customer of one of our partners' services, please use the branded app provided by your service provider. Our own consumer smart home brand for the Norwegian market, Eva Smarthus, is a separate app. What you can do Depending on the demo or pilot setup, you may see and test some or all of the following: General - Connect and control Onics devices - Manage home settings, users, rooms and notifications Safety and insurtech - Pair and configure Onics safety sensors (water leak, smoke, motion, door/window, keypad, siren) and related devices for home monitoring (door lock module, humidity sensor) - Configure arm modes and arm the home through the app, keypad or door lock - Receive real-time alerts and event history for alarm situations - Receive real-time alerts on temperature and humidity thresholds - Receive updates from the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), where applicable Energy optimization - Get insight into energy consumption from connected meters and devices - Connect and control supported cloud-connected devices - Automate energy-optimized control of devices such as EV chargers and thermostats Smart home - Control lighting and heating - Connect and control supported third-party devices - Manage moods and automations About Onics Onics is a B2B technology provider. Insurance, energy and other partners use the Onics platform to deliver safety and energy services to their own customers. The Onics Demo App is a non-branded reference experience used solely for evaluation and pilots โ it is not sold or distributed to end users in production. Getting started Access requires either an Onics test kit or participation in a pilot setup that includes at least an Onics gateway. Contact your Onics representative if you don't have onboarding details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Onics Demo App at fortnightly against ConfigR's monthly. ConfigR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ConfigR ships an update monthly, Onics Demo App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ConfigR | Onics Demo App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GLEN DIMPLEX EUROPE HOLDINGS LIMITED | Onics Norway AS |
In-app purchases
ConfigR
No in-app purchases
Onics Demo App
No in-app purchases
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