BWC5 vs Holtek MCU Selector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BWC5
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BWC5 - application for heating controllers Buderus Logamatic 5000. It's used for monitoring and control heating system from smartphone or tablet. Functions: - Display boiler information - Display fault messages - Display data from FM-CM module - Display data from FM-AM module - Display of heating circuit information - Display of hot water circuit information - Change heating circuit mode (Day/Night or Automatic/Manual) - Change the room's set temperature - Change hot water mode (Day/Night or Automatic/Manual) - Change hot water set temperature - Change FM-AM module mode and temperature setpoints Features: - Quick access to control system parameters from your local network - Show controller settings without SMS and registration - Don't required connect to Buderus Commercial Center Connection: First, you'll need connect Buderus Logamatic to your local network and find IP address. Second, for LAN1 controller settings select connection type - Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus - w/o HeartBeat. Attention! If you select this types you can't use Buderus Control Center. After all, start application, enter system IP address and connect to controller. If you need remote control you can set up your router, for example VPN connection to your local network. System requirements: - Buderus Logamatic 5000 (version from 1.4.7) - LAN/WLAN router Supported devices: - Buderus Logamatic 5311 - Buderus Logamatic 5313 - Bosch Control 8000 For more information, please visit our website: www.techno-line.info
Holtek MCU Selector
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The Holtek MCU Selector App is provided for mobile device users. By setting up parameter search conditions, customers can select their most suitable MCU by choosing from the many MCU product categories in real time and then checking the latest product and specification information. This App therefore provides a superior tool for product selection. The Holtek MCU Selector App has an intuitive and convenient operational process. Here search conditions are setup and then a search implemented according to more than 80 parameters to find the right device selection from among the full range of 8-bit and 32-bit MCUs. If the part number of a Holtek MCU is already known and it is required to find the specifications and characteristics of the device, then it is only necessary to enter the part number in the search interface to obtain complete detailed information. Features - Intuitive and convenient MCU selection tool - Supports both Holtek 8-bit and 32-bit MCU series - Parameter search function based on multiple MCU application categories and technical specifications - Accurate search facility and viewing of information based on specific device - Selection results can be sorted, compared, saved and recalled - Management function for customerβs preferred MCU devices - Can use social messaging software to share obtained devices - Instant access to MCU key specifications and related technical documents - Integrated alongside the Holtek group website
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Holtek MCU Selector at every 2 months against BWC5's every 15 months. BWC5'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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BWC5 ships an update every 15 months, Holtek MCU Selector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BWC5 | Holtek MCU Selector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleg Novoseltsev | Holtek Semiconductor(China) Inc |
In-app purchases
BWC5
No in-app purchases
Holtek MCU Selector
No in-app purchases
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