Comparison

WindyTool vs Heat@Home Direct

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

Head to head
About

WindyTool

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The WINDY application will allow you to easily connect to your intelligent controller to manage your comfort parameters. Via a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection, the WINDY application allows you to consult and act on : β€’ Room temperature β€’ The blowing force of the fan β€’ The occupation, you hadn't planned to be there? Turn on the heating! β€’ Switching the regulation on or off You can securely log in with your personalised access code (optional feature). ARE YOU AN ELECTRICIAN OR INSTALLER? THIS APPLICATION IS ALSO MADE FOR YOU! Always in Bluetooth, you connect from your mobile phone with your access code, so you can test your connection, view the status, change a setting... The application allows you to fully configure your WINDY, to easily find the cause of a failure and to act quickly by performing manual forcing. Need to locate your WINDY? The WINDY and its SmartSensor wall sensor will flash to show you the right connection to your device. The intelligent communication between the WINDY, the SmartSensor and the mobile application ensures total synchronisation, no more false displays! YOU WANT TO TEST? Demo mode is there for, project yourself into the WINDY universe!

About

Heat@Home Direct

Features
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Heat@Home Direct app provides an easy way to manage your heating or cooling systems with your OEG BLE capable devices*. Whether you need to adjust temperature, set daily schedules, or troubleshoot issues, the app offers straightforward features to keep your home comfortable. Key Features: - Temperature Control: Set your preferred temperature with just a few taps, helping you maintain a comfortable environment. - Daily Scheduling: Configure and adjust daily schedules to automate temperature changes throughout the day, aligning with your daily routine. - Quick Adjustments: Use user functions to make quick changes to your system’s operation, perfect for when you need to make quick or temporary changes. - On/Off Control: Easily turn your heating or cooling system on or off with a single tap. - Issue Detection: The app detects issues and provides clear troubleshooting information. *Supported Devices : - OEG RT1B - v1.4.4 and newer - OEG WT1B - v1.4.4 and newer - OEG KMS_REMOTE - v1.2.0 and newer

Screenshots

WindyTool4 screens
Heat@Home Direct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Heat@Home Direct at every 3 weeks against WindyTool's every 2 months. WindyTool's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindyTool ships an update every 2 months, Heat@Home Direct every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
WindyTool versus Heat@Home Direct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindyToolHeat@Home Direct
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size67 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperwitNomnio

In-app purchases

None

WindyTool

No in-app purchases

None

Heat@Home Direct

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WindyTool free?
WindyTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heat@Home Direct free?
Heat@Home Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WindyTool or Heat@Home Direct have ads?
Neither WindyTool nor Heat@Home Direct shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WindyTool or Heat@Home Direct?
WindyTool ships an update every 2 months, and Heat@Home Direct every 3 weeks. Most recently, WindyTool was updated on September 13, 2026 and Heat@Home Direct on September 11, 2026.

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