Comparison

Tec’Control vs HygroSoft

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

Head to head
About

Tec’Control

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Smart device for balancing of heating and cooling systems. Balancing valves of heading European producers included. Successfully can be used for measuring of very small differential and gauge pressures.

About

HygroSoft

This utility app allows for easy configuration, adjustment, and updates of new Rotronic devices using your smartphone's NFC interface. It supports device setup even without a power supply.

Highlights
  • NFC interface for device interaction
  • Easy configuration of Rotronic devices
  • Adjustment and updates via smartphone
  • Supports devices without power supply
  • Compatible with HygroFlex series
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Overview Rotronic’s new software generation, HygroSoft, replaces the long-standing and successful HW4 and HW5 software. HygroSoft is available as a free application for iOS. The HygroSoft App is utilizing the NFC interface, allowing for easy configuration, adjustment, and updates of the new Rotronic device generation via smartphone. The NFC interface even supports device configuration without any power supply. Supported Devices • HygroFlex 5 Advanced (HF5A) Series • HygroFlex 3 Advanced (HF3A) Series • HygroFlex 5 Advanced Temperatur (TF5A) Series Further Information For more information, please visit our website at ProcessSensing.com or consult our Online Manual at service.rotronic.com/products-manual.

Screenshots

Tec’Control4 screens
HygroSoft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tec’Control at every 4 months against HygroSoft's every 8 months. HygroSoft's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). 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

Tec’Control ships an update every 4 months, HygroSoft every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tec’Control versus HygroSoft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTec’ControlHygroSoft
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSV TechnicsRotronic AG

In-app purchases

None

Tec’Control

No in-app purchases

None

HygroSoft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tec’Control free?
Tec’Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HygroSoft free?
HygroSoft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tec’Control or HygroSoft have ads?
Neither Tec’Control nor HygroSoft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tec’Control or HygroSoft?
Tec’Control ships an update every 4 months, and HygroSoft every 8 months. Most recently, Tec’Control was updated on October 17, 2026 and HygroSoft on October 5, 2026.

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