Comparison

Forest Connect vs METAX DOTapp

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

Head to head
About

Forest Connect

Control your smart curtains and other connected devices remotely. Set up custom routines and scenes for automated operation, and easily share access with family members. Integrates with lighting and alarm systems for a comprehensive smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Remote curtain control
  • Multiple device management
  • Customizable routines and scenes
  • Family sharing for control
  • Integration with other smart devices
  • Easy setup and connection
Features
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Experience luxury and get the most out of your Forest Shuttle system by controlling your curtains with the Forest Connect App. Open or close your curtains remotely (even when you are at work or on vacation) and discover very useful features of the Forest Connect App. Use the Forest Connect App to set up and operate your Forest Shuttle and set up your favorite routines. With Forest Connect App you launch your drapery into the world of the Internet Of Things, in which you can control your curtains by using your mobile device. Key features: • Control your Forest Shuttle from anywhere • Add and control multiple Forest Shuttle Systems with one App • Multiple routines or scenes can be set. Program your curtains so that they close when it gets dark outside that they open when it becomes light outside. • Invite family members with one tap to enable shared control • Simply add and connect other smart devices within the App and control them via routines or scenes. For example: lighting and alarm systems. • Easily and quickly connect Forest Connect App to a Forest Shuttle System Requirements: • The Forest Connect App can only be used with a Forest Shuttle (S, M, L) in combination with the WiFi function.

About

METAX DOTapp

Features
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The DOTapp offers a user-friendly interface that allows users to effortlessly set up METAX DOTs and monitor their measurement data in real-time. This significantly contributes to improving the performance and maintenance of machines such as pumps by detecting and addressing potential issues early. The app serves as the ideal companion solution for METAX DOTs, which are compact multi sensor nodes designed for machine monitoring. These DOTs are equipped with a variety of sensors, including 3-axis vibration sensors, temperature sensors, and SAW sensors. This extensive sensor array enables precise capture of vibrations, temperature changes, and material surface alterations in machines such as pump bearings and seals. The key functions of the DOTapp include: Configuration of DOT parameters: Adjustment of various settings for DOT sensors. This includes configuring the Ethernet interface, fine-tuning measurement parameters, and setting thresholds. These customizations allow users to tailor the DOTs to the specific requirements of their machine monitoring. Monitoring of measurement data: The app provides a clear display of measurement data captured by the connected METAX DOTs. Users can quickly assess the machine's condition using a traffic light-style representation for vibrations and temperature. Event log: The event log is highly versatile and supports various tasks such as performance monitoring, error detection and diagnosis, maintenance planning and predictive maintenance, historical analysis and auditing, decision-making and reporting, as well as incident investigation and forensics.

Screenshots

Forest Connect4 screens
METAX DOTapp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: METAX DOTapp at weekly against Forest Connect's every 9 months. Forest Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

Forest Connect ships an update every 9 months, METAX DOTapp weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Forest Connect versus METAX DOTapp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForest ConnectMETAX DOTapp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperForest Group (Nederland) B.V.METAX Kupplungs- und Dichtungstechnik GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Forest Connect

No in-app purchases

None

METAX DOTapp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forest Connect free?
Forest Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is METAX DOTapp free?
METAX DOTapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Forest Connect or METAX DOTapp have ads?
Neither Forest Connect nor METAX DOTapp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forest Connect or METAX DOTapp?
Forest Connect ships an update every 9 months, and METAX DOTapp weekly. Most recently, Forest Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and METAX DOTapp on October 18, 2026.

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