Comparison

Bluespark vs InfraSense

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

Head to head
About

Bluespark

Connect to your tuning device to manage maps, settings, and power. Reprogram your device wirelessly by downloading and installing updated maps.

Highlights
  • Connect to tuning device
  • Select maps and settings
  • Toggle device on/off
  • Download updated maps
  • Wireless map installation
  • Reprogramming option
Features
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Connect to your Bluespark tuning box to select maps, settings and toggle the box on and off. Reprogramming option allows you to download updated maps for your box and install them wirelessly.

About

InfraSense

Features
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Manage your Herschel infrared heating system from anywhere. Infrasense connects to your Herschel Infrared systems over WiFi, giving you real-time control of temperatures, power levels, and schedules across every zone in your building. CONTROL Set target temperatures with a simple dial or switch to manual power levels. Control individual panels or entire zones at once. Changes take effect immediately. MONITOR See live readings from every panel: current temperature, heating state, room occupancy, and connection status. Know at a glance which zones are comfortable and which need attention. SCHEDULE Create heating schedules for zones or individual devices. Set repeat patterns so your building is warm when it needs to be and saving energy when it doesn't. ZONES & DEVICES Organise your heating by building and zone. Search across all your devices by name or serial number. Drill into any panel for detailed status and sensor readings. BUILT FOR INFRARED Infrared heating warms surfaces and people directly rather than heating the air. Infrasense takes advantage of this with presence-aware control and smart temperature targeting, maintaining comfort precisely where it's needed. Requires Herschel Infrared systems with Infrasense controls and an active Infrasense account. Contact your installer or Herschel Infrared for setup.

Screenshots

Bluespark3 screens
InfraSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: InfraSense at monthly against Bluespark's every 7 months. Bluespark's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluespark ships an update every 7 months, InfraSense monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Bluespark versus InfraSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluesparkInfraSense
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size49 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBluespark Automotive LtdHerschel Infrared Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Bluespark

No in-app purchases

None

InfraSense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluespark free?
Bluespark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InfraSense free?
InfraSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluespark or InfraSense have ads?
Neither Bluespark nor InfraSense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluespark or InfraSense?
Bluespark ships an update every 7 months, and InfraSense monthly. Most recently, Bluespark was updated on November 3, 2026 and InfraSense on October 31, 2026.

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