Everstar Properties vs Secure Controls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Everstar Properties
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Download our latest app and search properties on the go! Everstar Properties Limited is one of the leading estate agents specialising in sales, lettings and property management. Download theEverstar Properties Limited now! The Everstar Properties Limited enables you to receive a personalised service at your fingertips. Browse properties which meet your expectation and fit your budget. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers. Download our mobile app now to help us take care of your needs. With our latest app, you can now: Browse all our properties in one place Set your property preferences Make enquiries/request a viewing Receive regular updates See all our new properties as soon as they are available Call or email our office direct from the App Individual dashboard for; Applicants | Tenants | Landlords | Vendors | Contractors/suppliers App Highlights: For Landlords and tenants - have full access to your statements Tenants - report repairs and track progress through to completion Applicants – receive properties instantaneously that meet your criteria Contractors - send maintenance quotes with a single click Landlords - approve those maintenance quotes via the app All - call or email our office directly from the App.
Secure Controls
Control your home's heating and hot water remotely or from anywhere with this app. It allows you to view current status, adjust temperatures, set schedules, and receive important alerts. An optional Wi-Fi adapter enables remote access.
- View heating status
- Modify target temperature
- Home-Away feature
- 7-day schedule control
- Device management
- Instant alerts
- Hold temperature
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It works with Secure C1727 and H3747 programmable thermostat displays and temperature sensors. While at home, using Secure Controls app, you would be able to control the heat and hot water from the comfort of your seat. It does not need any internet connection. On adding an optional Wi-Fi adaptor, you will be able to control your heating system from anywhere. Main features View the most up to date heating status of your home View and modify the target temperature as desired One click Home-Away feature to change the target temperature Modify 7 days heating and hot water schedule with simple time and temperature control Add or replace heating control devices with ease Instant alerts about battery life, communication errors and service reminders Hold the target temperature Boost hot water
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Secure Controls at every 3 months against Everstar Properties's every 13 months. Secure Controls also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Everstar Properties ships an update every 13 months, Secure Controls every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Everstar Properties | Secure Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.1% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Global NoticeBoard | Secure Controls (UK) Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Everstar Properties
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Secure Controls
Reported bugs
38 issues- Spinning donut of death
- Cannot connect
- Boost for water only, not heating
- Display does not show boost countdown correctly
- Settings gear icon not visible on iPhone 11
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- Cannot remove systems
- Schedule doesn't work
- Keeps saying error try again
- Never connects from outside the house
- App keeps crashing
- Disconnects constantly
- App stops working
- Refuses to connect
- Cannot establish communication unless thermostat woken up
- App disconnects when wall controller goes into standby
- Doesn't connect reliably
- App is terrible
- Never connects to the unit
- Impossible to add another user
- 6 digit OTP issue, app only gives 5 slots
- Keeps crashing and getting disconnected
- Cannot get into the app
- No Apple update
- Comms error on PTD
- Wants to re-register system
- App loses heating system immediately
- App loses system after a day
- Scan QR code, re-pair on Bluetooth needed
- Loses comms halfway through
- Sends verification code but doesn't register number
- Keyboard disappears immediately
- Paired but wouldn't connect to Wi-Fi
- App kept crashing and disconnected
- App doesn't work when not at home
- Crashes every time
- App does not work
- Horrid app
- Doesn't pair device
Requested features
11 requests- Add immersion timing to app
- API for home assistant
- Edit button to name devices
- Apply boost to upstairs heating
- Local Siri Shortcuts integration
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- Public API for plugins
- Ability to switch 'off peak' on for short period
- Automate boiler for cheapest intervals
- Reduce minimum timer on hot water
- 10 or 15 minute intervals for boosts
- Boost for heating, not just water
In-app purchases
Everstar Properties
No in-app purchases
Secure Controls
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Everstar Properties free?
Is Secure Controls free?
Do Everstar Properties or Secure Controls have ads?
Which is updated more often, Everstar Properties or Secure Controls?
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