C. Browser vs Aura Connect™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
C. Browser
Access websites utilizing Web Bluetooth functionality directly from your device. This app enables connection to IoT devices for prototyping and other uses without requiring native app development.
- Web Bluetooth access
- Connect to IoT devices
- Prototyping tool
- Website compatibility
- Bluetooth GATT operations
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You can enjoy any websites that use Web Bluetooth with this app, and connect IoT device only with a website before creating your native app for prototyping, etc. [Currently Supported Web Bluetooth Functions] - Bluetooth.getAvailability - Bluetooth.requestDevice - BluetoothDevice.addEventListener - BluetoothDevice.removeEventListener - BluetoothRemoteGATTServer.connect - BluetoothRemoteGATTServer.disconnect - BluetoothRemoteGATTServer.getPrimaryService - BluetoothGATTService.getCharacteristic - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.readValue - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.writeValue - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.startNotifications - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.stopNotifications - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.addEventListener - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.removeEventListener
Aura Connect™
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Aura Connect™ allows infinite control of Aura heaters using your smartphone or tablet. Connect and control multiple heaters individually or simultaneously, vary heater output and set timer lengths. Compatible with Aura heaters with onboard bluetooth modules.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Aura Connect™ at 11.0 against C. Browser's 14.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | C. Browser | Aura Connect™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | irodori, inc. | INFORESIGHT CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. |
Bugs and requests
C. Browser
Reported bugs
17 issues- Bluetooth connection fails repeatedly
- App disconnects after closing
- Mode change button disappears
- App does not recognize connected device
- App crashes or freezes
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- Login screen freezes
- App logs out automatically
- Cannot connect to Bluetooth on iPhone
- QR code reading is not functional within the app
- Face recognition does not work for login
- App shows 'currently busy' error for mode switching
- Device page not found
- Bluetooth connection is unstable
- App does not show connected device status correctly
- Cannot register as a foreigner
- App is not recognized by phone's Bluetooth
- Device name does not appear in Bluetooth settings
Requested features
12 requests- Dedicated Ploom app
- Physical buttons for mode change on device
- Biometric login support
- Improved UI/UX
- Offline mode for mode switching
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- Easier connection process
- Better instructions and manuals
- Support for iPhone users
- Ability to link Safari bookmarks
- Display battery and mode on the first page
- Make device search function useful
- Allow mode change directly on the device
Aura Connect™
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
C. Browser
No in-app purchases
Aura Connect™
No in-app purchases
