Comparison

Secure Controls vs SpectraFieldService

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • View heating status
  • Modify target temperature
  • Home-Away feature
  • 7-day schedule control
  • Device management
  • Instant alerts
  • Hold temperature
Features
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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

About

SpectraFieldService

Features
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Spectra Field App is a free secure field service companion app designed for Spectra Approved installation teams. With a simple login, installers can: View upcoming jobs directly from Odoo, with customer details and site addresses. Access equipment checklists and installation documents Capture and upload site photos as the job progresses. Complete van readiness and health & safety checklists before starting work. Track installation time and job progress automatically. Record customer feedback and submit reports to office staff. Review past jobs, including notes, photos, and completed tasks. Location tracking ensures accurate job time logs. Photos and documents are securely stored in Odoo for office visibility. This app is intended for Spectra Approved installers only. A login is required to access the app. Key Features Secure login for authorised installers Job scheduling synced with Odoo Location tracking for job progress Capture and upload site photos Access installation guides and documents Van readiness & H&S checklists Automatic time tracking per job Collect customer feedback on completion View job history anytime This app is free to download and use for authorized Spectra installers

Screenshots

Secure Controls4 screens
SpectraFieldService4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Secure Controls at 11.0 against SpectraFieldService's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Secure Controls versus SpectraFieldService: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure ControlsSpectraFieldService
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews12.1% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecure Controls (UK) LtdSpectra Solar

Bugs and 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
Show 33 more
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • 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

SpectraFieldService

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Secure Controls

No in-app purchases

None

SpectraFieldService

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure Controls free?
Secure Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpectraFieldService free?
SpectraFieldService is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secure Controls or SpectraFieldService have ads?
Neither Secure Controls nor SpectraFieldService shows ads.

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