Comparison

ETHERMA eTOUCH vs CB_ARC

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

Head to head
About

ETHERMA eTOUCH

Features
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With the ETHERMA eTOUCH app, you can easily control the ETHERMA eTOUCH PRO thermostat and thus the temperature in your house with your iPhone or iPad - from home or on the go. The free app ETHERMA eTOUCH allows you to set up the heating according to your wishes using daily or weekly programs and thus create a feel-good climate in your home. In addition to comfort, the intelligent control of your home also means that you only heat when you want it and, thanks to individual room control, only in the rooms you select. This saves you energy and money. With the option of group switching of several thermostats, you can, for example, control or program an entire floor or all bedrooms at the same time with the push of a button.

About

CB_ARC

Features
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Mit der CB_ARC App steuern Sie Ihr Raumklima und Ihre Beleuchtung bequem über Ihr Smartphone. Passen Sie die Temperatur an, steuern Sie die Jalousien und schalten Sie das Licht in Ihren Räumen ganz einfach per Fingertipp. Auch Ihr Energiemanagement haben Sie mit der CB_ARC App stets unter Kontrolle. CB_ARC spannt den Bogen zwischen Mensch und Gebäude, indem es Ihre Umgebung intelligent und intuitiv zugänglich macht. Ein besonderes Highlight: Die App erkennt dank Beacon-Technologie den Raum automatisch, was die Bedienung noch schneller und einfacher gestaltet. Für diese Funktion ist eine spezielle Erweiterung erforderlich. Kontaktieren Sie uns für weitere Informationen. Wichtiger Hinweis: Die CB_ARC App funktioniert nur in Kombination mit einem kompatiblen Produkt der Comsys Bärtsch AG.

Screenshots

ETHERMA eTOUCH4 screens
CB_ARC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CB_ARC at fortnightly against ETHERMA eTOUCH's every 16 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

ETHERMA eTOUCH ships an update every 16 months, CB_ARC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ETHERMA eTOUCH versus CB_ARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterETHERMA eTOUCHCB_ARC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthermaComsys Bärtsch AG

In-app purchases

None

ETHERMA eTOUCH

No in-app purchases

None

CB_ARC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ETHERMA eTOUCH free?
ETHERMA eTOUCH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CB_ARC free?
CB_ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ETHERMA eTOUCH or CB_ARC have ads?
Neither ETHERMA eTOUCH nor CB_ARC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ETHERMA eTOUCH or CB_ARC?
ETHERMA eTOUCH ships an update every 16 months, and CB_ARC fortnightly. Most recently, ETHERMA eTOUCH was updated on November 3, 2026 and CB_ARC on November 4, 2026.

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