ICEBOX by CROSS TOOLS vs STEAMY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ICEBOX by CROSS TOOLS
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Before you can use the app, you must connect your ICEBOX to the app. To do this, you must activate your device location and Bluetooth on your smartphone to pair with the compressor cooler. The app allows you to make the following settings remotely: - Switch your ICEBOX on or off - Adjust the temperature of your ICEBOX - Select the desired temperature unit (° C or ° F) - See what the supply voltage is if you are using DC power - Set the battery monitor - Read the current temperature of the ICEBOX - Activate the child safety lock - Determine the maximum temperature of your ICEBOX - Set the minimum temperature of your ICEBOX - Change the language of the APP
STEAMY
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Make your Steamy-E experience even easier. Turn on, change modes, change the temperature, check information like temperature, voltage and more! All via Bluetooth and your smartphone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: STEAMY at every 6 days against ICEBOX by CROSS TOOLS's every 39 months. STEAMY also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ICEBOX by CROSS TOOLS ships an update every 39 months, STEAMY every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ICEBOX by CROSS TOOLS | STEAMY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | T.I.P. Technische Industrie Produkte GmbH | Steamy Products B.V. |
In-app purchases
ICEBOX by CROSS TOOLS
No in-app purchases
STEAMY
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ICEBOX by CROSS TOOLS free?
Is STEAMY free?
Do ICEBOX by CROSS TOOLS or STEAMY have ads?
Which is updated more often, ICEBOX by CROSS TOOLS or STEAMY?
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