Comparison

airHeaterByBLE vs Radio Frequency Programmer

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

Head to head
About

airHeaterByBLE

Control and monitor your vehicle's auxiliary heater directly from your smartphone via Bluetooth. This app enables two-way communication, allowing you to adjust settings and view the operational status of your heater remotely.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Two-way control
  • Operational status indication
  • Remote monitoring
  • Smartphone integration
Features
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通过手机蓝牙连接驻加热器,可实现双向控制及运行状态指示

About

Radio Frequency Programmer

This application allows users to modify walkie-talkie parameters at any time and from any location. It provides convenient remote control over device settings.

Highlights
  • Modify walkie-talkie parameters
  • Remote control
  • Anytime access
  • Anywhere access
Features
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一款可以任意时间任意地点修改对讲机参数的app

Screenshots

airHeaterByBLE4 screens
Radio Frequency Programmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: airHeaterByBLE at 2.3 against Radio Frequency Programmer's 1.4. airHeaterByBLE also leads on review sentiment (15% vs 6%) and ratings volume (76 vs 22). Radio Frequency Programmer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

airHeaterByBLE holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of airHeaterByBLE's written reviews are positive against 6% of Radio Frequency Programmer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

airHeaterByBLE ships an update every 3 months, Radio Frequency Programmer fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
airHeaterByBLE versus Radio Frequency Programmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterairHeaterByBLERadio Frequency Programmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (76 ratings) — better1.4 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews14.6% of reviews — better6.1% of reviews
Number of ratings76 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer向洋 周Quanzhou KediHeng

Customer experience

airHeaterByBLE

All ratings76 ratings
Positive23.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative60.5%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative68.8%

Radio Frequency Programmer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive5.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral15.2%
Negative78.8%

Bugs and requests

airHeaterByBLE

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App shuts heater off when user switches apps or closes app
  • Power button placement causes accidental activation when closing app
  • Cannot reconnect after initial connection on iPhone
  • Location authorization error preventing app use
  • Heater randomly starts/stops without user input
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  • Settings changes not saved permanently
  • Thermostat mode fails to reach set temperature
  • Incorrect temperature and elevation readings
  • App crashes when adjusting temperature up/down
  • Heater appears multiple times in device list
  • Connection fails in areas without cell service
  • App won't work unless kept open continuously
  • Buttons too close together causing accidental presses
  • Scan button typo and non-functional QR code
  • App freezes and requires reinstall to reconnect
  • Multi-device binding prevents second device connection
  • Thermostat mode doesn't properly regulate fan speed
  • App displays different data than heater controller
  • Frequent connectivity loss
  • Glow plug failure triggered by app shutdown sequence

Requested features

15 requests
  • Multiple on/off timers (8+ total) for scheduling
  • Fahrenheit temperature display option
  • Access to all controller settings via app
  • Altitude/elevation adjustment capability
  • Fuel level indicator
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  • Glow plug status display
  • Pump control functionality
  • Historical data and consumption tracking
  • Walk-away timer function
  • Temperature sensor calibration option
  • Animation and visual improvements
  • English language support
  • Multi-device simultaneous control
  • Background operation without app being open
  • Ambient temperature calibration

Radio Frequency Programmer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

airHeaterByBLE

No in-app purchases

None

Radio Frequency Programmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is airHeaterByBLE free?
airHeaterByBLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Radio Frequency Programmer free?
Radio Frequency Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, airHeaterByBLE or Radio Frequency Programmer?
airHeaterByBLE is rated higher. airHeaterByBLE averages 2.3 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Radio Frequency Programmer averages 1.4 from 22 ratings.
Do airHeaterByBLE or Radio Frequency Programmer have ads?
Neither airHeaterByBLE nor Radio Frequency Programmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, airHeaterByBLE or Radio Frequency Programmer?
airHeaterByBLE ships an update every 3 months, and Radio Frequency Programmer fortnightly. Most recently, airHeaterByBLE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Radio Frequency Programmer on October 24, 2026.

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