Comparison

i vs HB

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

Head to head
About

i

Features
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Get a vibration analysis of your vibration machine in a few seconds. The i-STEP Vibrosense App is only compatible with the i-STEP Vibrosense sensor.

About

HB

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With the "e‑cockpit" application on the mobile smartphone, all Thermo‑6 users can work even more efficiently and safely. The app for smartphones and tablets accesses the Gate‑6 interface server and the Thermo‑6 temperature control units connected to it locally via Bluetooth. Via "e‑cockpit" and "Gate‑6", you can call up analysis data, allow remote access, directly access all online documentation on the "Knowledge" platform or, for example, create a unit‑specific ticket with analysis data at the touch of a button. Furthermore, "e‑cockpit" contains the scanner for the HB‑Therm-specific QR codes on the unit or on the spare parts. This gives customers a transparent overview of current production and allows them to intervene remotely if problems occur.

Screenshots

i4 screens
HB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HB at 15.0 against i's 17.6. 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
i versus HB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIFE Aufbereitungstechnik GmbHHB-Therm

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

None

HB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HB free?
HB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do i or HB have ads?
Neither i nor HB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or HB?
i ships an update every 2 months, and HB every 2 months. Most recently, i was updated on October 30, 2026 and HB on October 30, 2026.

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