Comparison

Surfcleaner vs HygroSoft

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

Head to head

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About

Surfcleaner

Features

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System control interface for the SurfCleaner SCO1000 system.

About

HygroSoft

This utility app allows for easy configuration, adjustment, and updates of new Rotronic devices using your smartphone's NFC interface. It supports device setup even without a power supply.

Highlights

NFC interface for device interaction
Easy configuration of Rotronic devices
Adjustment and updates via smartphone
Supports devices without power supply
Compatible with HygroFlex series

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Overview Rotronic’s new software generation, HygroSoft, replaces the long-standing and successful HW4 and HW5 software. HygroSoft is available as a free application for iOS. The HygroSoft App is utilizing the NFC interface, allowing for easy configuration, adjustment, and updates of the new Rotronic device generation via smartphone. The NFC interface even supports device configuration without any power supply. Supported Devices • HygroFlex 5 Advanced (HF5A) Series • HygroFlex 3 Advanced (HF3A) Series • HygroFlex 5 Advanced Temperatur (TF5A) Series Further Information For more information, please visit our website at ProcessSensing.com or consult our Online Manual at service.rotronic.com/products-manual.

Screenshots

Surfcleaner3 screens

HygroSoft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Surfcleaner at every 4 months against HygroSoft's every 8 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surfcleaner ships an update every 4 months, HygroSoft every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

Surfcleaner versus HygroSoft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Surfcleaner	HygroSoft
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 4 months — better	Every 8 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	14.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	28 MB	166 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SurfCleaner AB	Rotronic AG

In-app purchases

None

Surfcleaner

No in-app purchases

None

HygroSoft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surfcleaner free?

Surfcleaner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HygroSoft free?

HygroSoft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Surfcleaner or HygroSoft have ads?

Neither Surfcleaner nor HygroSoft shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Surfcleaner or HygroSoft?

Surfcleaner ships an update every 4 months, and HygroSoft every 8 months. Most recently, Surfcleaner was updated on October 6, 2026 and HygroSoft on October 5, 2026.