Comparison

Frico Control vs HX NZ

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

Head to head

Frico Control

Control Frico products

About

Frico Control

Features

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The Frico app with its user-friendly interface makes it easy to set up and control products directly from your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to control your comfort with ease. The intelligent control system FC contributes to many smart and energy saving features.

About

HX NZ

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HX New Zealand is an award-winning event that leverages industry knowledge, expertise and insights to drive your business to the next level. Download our app to access the schedule, speakers and event information. Features of your event app: - Personalise your schedule, take notes and bookmark favourites - Access event program, speakers, business partners and other essential information - Stay informed with event updates - Explore the venue and find your way

Screenshots

Frico Control4 screens

HX NZ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Frico Control at every 4 months against HX NZ's every 12 months. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frico Control ships an update every 4 months, HX NZ every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Frico Control versus HX NZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Frico Control	HX NZ
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months — better	Every 12 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	18 MB	120 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Frico AB	Harcourts Group Limited

In-app purchases

None

Frico Control

No in-app purchases

None

HX NZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frico Control free?

Frico Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HX NZ free?

HX NZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Frico Control or HX NZ have ads?

Neither Frico Control nor HX NZ shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Frico Control or HX NZ?

Frico Control ships an update every 4 months, and HX NZ every 12 months. Most recently, Frico Control was updated on October 27, 2026 and HX NZ on October 27, 2026.