Comparison

JAPAN SELECT vs myHeatMaster

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

Head to head
About

JAPAN SELECT

Features
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JAPAN SELECT® is an English-Japanese app for Japan’s foreign residents, foreign visitors and internationally minded Japanese. The first edition of the monthly magazine “J SELECT” (Japan Select) was published in 1974 by Business World Corporation; the leader in English-language publications in Japan since 1971. BWC publications have been adopted as the official English-language medium during visits to Japan by world leaders such as HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Charles of England, U.S. presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, and the heads of government of the G7 and G8 member nations. JAPAN SELECT features articles on dining, culture, travel, business, society, beauty and fashion, and events, as well as interviews and more. Each point of our J Select star logo corresponds to the five major continents of the world. Our purpose in publishing this magazine is to showcase the best information from Japan to the world. For support, please contact us at https://japanrestaurant.net/ja/contactus/.

About

myHeatMaster

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Tough on winter, easy on you. Simplify furnace ownership with the myHeatMaster™ app today. Get connected quickly and experience the new EZ-Link™ control system. Keep track of your furnace status to ensure your family is warm, even when you’re not home. CONVENIENCE Connect to your furnace using the myHeatMaster™ app* and manage your heating remotely. Create an account using the in-app guide, use the Add New Device feature to simply connect to your furnace.** RELIABILITY Reliable performance means your furnace does the hard work, so you don’t have to. Experience peace of mind as your furnace seamlessly handles every heating cycle. FUNCTIONALITY Get the latest features through automatic furnace updates. The myHeatMaster™ app will send you messages as new firmware is released and the new features included. TRANSPARENCY View real-time data and observe trends. Monitor heating cycles to get feedback on furnace performance, allowing you to make informed decisions and optimize energy use, saving both time and money. DEPENDABILITY Receive notifications from your furnace the moment there’s an issue, giving you the confidence to act and ensure continuous comfort without leaving the warmth of your home. *** Disclosures *Requires EZ-Link™ **Compatible with wired or wireless network ***Requires in-app permissions Terms of Use: https://heatmasterss.com/terms

Screenshots

JAPAN SELECT4 screens
myHeatMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JAPAN SELECT at none against myHeatMaster's 1. JAPAN SELECT also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. myHeatMaster sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. JAPAN SELECT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JAPAN SELECT ships an update every 14 months, myHeatMaster every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
JAPAN SELECT versus myHeatMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAPAN SELECTmyHeatMaster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUSINESS WORLD CORPORATIONHeatMaster Furnaces, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

JAPAN SELECT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

myHeatMaster

Subscriptions1
  • HeatMaster Premium$9.991 Month

Questions

Is JAPAN SELECT free?
JAPAN SELECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myHeatMaster free?
myHeatMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JAPAN SELECT or myHeatMaster have ads?
Neither JAPAN SELECT nor myHeatMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JAPAN SELECT or myHeatMaster?
JAPAN SELECT ships an update every 14 months, and myHeatMaster every 12 months. Most recently, JAPAN SELECT was updated on November 3, 2026 and myHeatMaster on November 8, 2026.

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