Comparison

Chronos Hardware vs Hermai

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

Head to head
About

Chronos Hardware

Features
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Manage and configure your Chronos Logger via Bluetooth or your Network directly from your phone. This app allows you to configure the Logger itself as well as its port mapping while providing you with real time measurements of all inputs for a quick and easy setup.

About

Hermai

This app provides a focused and private way to manage your TRMNL e-ink devices. View device status, inspect details, set up new devices, and retrieve API keys directly from your phone or tablet. Its minimalist interface is designed to respect your attention.

Highlights
  • View device fleet at a glance
  • Inspect device details and current display
  • Set up devices and retrieve API keys
  • Preview device screens
  • Private by design, no backend server
  • Monochrome, e-ink-inspired interface
Features
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Hermai is a minimalist companion app for TRMNL e-ink device owners. Named after the ancient Greek inscribed stone pillars that displayed information at crossroads, Hermai brings calm, focused device management to your pocket. See your fleet at a glance View all your TRMNL devices in one place. Each device card shows its name, status, battery level, WiFi strength, and a thumbnail of what's currently on screen — so you know everything is running without opening a browser. Inspect any device in detail Tap into a device to see its full profile: firmware version, MAC address, signal quality, refresh rate, battery voltage, and Developer Edition status. The current display section shows a large preview of exactly what your TRMNL is showing right now. Set up devices and retrieve API keys Select your device model and provision it directly from the app. Once set up, your Device API Key is stored securely and ready to copy with a single tap. Preview your screens See what each device is displaying without advancing the playlist. The current screen preview loads the live image from your device so you can inspect e-ink rendering on the go. Built for developers Quick access to Device API Keys, Friendly IDs, and MAC addresses. Everything a Developer Edition user needs to integrate, debug, and manage their TRMNL setup. Private by design Hermai has no backend server. Your API keys are stored exclusively on your device using iOS Keychain, never transmitted anywhere except directly to the TRMNL API. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud sync. Logout erases everything. Calm technology No push notifications. No badges. No urgency. Just pull-to-refresh when you want. A monochrome, e-ink-inspired interface that respects your attention — just like TRMNL itself.

Screenshots

Chronos Hardware4 screens
Hermai3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chronos Hardware at 15.0 against Hermai's 26.2. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Chronos Hardware versus Hermai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronos HardwareHermai
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChronos Inc.Tomita Militaru

In-app purchases

None

Chronos Hardware

No in-app purchases

None

Hermai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chronos Hardware free?
Chronos Hardware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hermai free?
Hermai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chronos Hardware or Hermai have ads?
Neither Chronos Hardware nor Hermai shows ads.

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