IR Thermostat vs W
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IR Thermostat
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This APP is mainly used to transmit infrared data that can control air conditioning to intelligent temperature control thermostat which is sold by us through Bluetooth. Therefore, the APP needs Bluetooth permission. In order to search for Bluetooth devices, it also needs positioning permission.
W
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W-Cloud is the new app to monitor and control Western CO.’s storage systems. Main Features: -Plant List -Plant dashboard -Energy consumption and production reports -Push blackout/low battery notifications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IR Thermostat at 9.0 against W's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
IR Thermostat ships an update every 4 months, W every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | IR Thermostat | W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gaobiao IoT Technology Co.,Ltd. | Western Co. S.r.l. |
In-app purchases
IR Thermostat
No in-app purchases
W
No in-app purchases
