Comparison

CROWNFUL vs EKG Updater

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

Head to head
About

CROWNFUL

Manage and control all smart devices from a single app. Enjoy personalized control, remote access, and smart home automation. Includes convenient recipe features for easy cooking.

Highlights
  • Centralized device management
  • Remote control from anywhere
  • Personalized control options
  • Smart home automation
  • Voice command integration (Alexa, Google Assistant)
  • Convenient recipe viewing and creation
Features
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Easily and quickly set up and control all CROWNFUL devices via your smartphone. CROWNFUL is a centralized way to manage the smart devices belonging to the brand, providing endless options for personalized control. We will create a smarter home for you, you can control your device from anywhere, receive notifications, and learn about the latest happenings at home. Connect to third-party services, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, they can use voice commands to control the device more conveniently. Provide convenient recipes: you can view CROWNFUL recipes on your phone, or create your own personal recipes. Let you cook as easily as a chef, turning your usual three meals a day into a masterpiece of cooking.

About

EKG Updater

This application connects your smart kettle to your home Wi-Fi for automatic firmware and feature updates. Ensure your device always has the latest brewing capabilities and performance enhancements.

Highlights
  • Connects to home Wi-Fi
  • Automatic firmware updates
  • Installs latest brewing features
  • Compatible with Stagg EKG Pro models
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Use EKG Updater to get the most out of your Stagg EKG Pro kettle. This app keeps your kettle up-to-date by connecting it to your home wifi. Just connect once and enjoy automatic updates with all our latest firmware and brewing features. Compatible with: * Stagg EKG Pro * Stagg EKG Pro Studio Edition For help, contact hello@fellowproducts.com

Screenshots

CROWNFUL4 screens
EKG Updater3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CROWNFUL at 2.6 against EKG Updater's 1.7. CROWNFUL also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). EKG Updater's advantage is ratings volume (221 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CROWNFUL holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EKG Updater has 221 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CROWNFUL ships an update every 5 weeks, EKG Updater every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CROWNFUL versus EKG Updater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCROWNFULEKG Updater
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (17 ratings) — better1.7 (221 ratings)
Positive reviews—14.1% of reviews
Number of ratings17221 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSictec InfotechFellow

Customer experience

CROWNFUL

All ratings17 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.8%

EKG Updater

All ratings176 ratings
Positive11.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative84.7%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive14.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative83.2%

Bugs and requests

CROWNFUL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EKG Updater

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firmware update process gets stuck
  • App fails to detect or connect to kettle
  • App crashes or provides no feedback during updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Remote kettle control (turn on/off, set temperature)
  • Scheduling and timer functionality
  • Improved app design and user experience

In-app purchases

None

CROWNFUL

No in-app purchases

None

EKG Updater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CROWNFUL free?
CROWNFUL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EKG Updater free?
EKG Updater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CROWNFUL or EKG Updater?
CROWNFUL is rated higher. CROWNFUL averages 2.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while EKG Updater averages 1.7 from 221 ratings.
Do CROWNFUL or EKG Updater have ads?
Neither CROWNFUL nor EKG Updater shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CROWNFUL or EKG Updater?
CROWNFUL ships an update every 5 weeks, and EKG Updater every 4 months. Most recently, CROWNFUL was updated on November 3, 2026 and EKG Updater on November 3, 2026.

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