i vs HB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | i | HB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IFE Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH | HB-Therm |
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
HB
No in-app purchases









