VBusTouch free vs Nexthermal NextConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VBusTouch free
Monitor and visualize solar system data and progression charts from anywhere in the world. Requires a RESOL controller with a VBus interface and a datalogger connected to the internet.
- Live data display
- Progression charts
- Hydraulic scheme view
- Landscape orientation chart display
- Portrait orientation data display
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VBusTouch is a software especially designed for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. It displays both live data and progression charts of the solar system at any place in the world, provided that the system is run by a RESOL controller equipped with a VBus® interface and a datalogger connected to the Internet via LAN. If the iPhone or the iPod touch are in portrait orientation, a hydraulic scheme and live data of the system are displayed. As soon as the device is turned into landscape orientation, the integrated accelerometer switches to the display of a progression chart.
Nexthermal NextConnect
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With a simple and easy-to-use dashboard, the Nexthermal NextConnect mobile application makes collecting information easy. Features: • Select the input sensor • Set the alarm output & delay • Adjust the control mode • Adjust PID settings • Other features in development Make sure to always use safety when operating controllers with this application. Misuse of the app may cause damage or injury to those within close proximity of the application or to the equipment itself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nexthermal NextConnect at every 2 months against VBusTouch free's every 24 months. VBusTouch free's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). 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.
VBusTouch free ships an update every 24 months, Nexthermal NextConnect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VBusTouch free | Nexthermal NextConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RESOL GmbH | Nexthermal Corporation |
In-app purchases
VBusTouch free
No in-app purchases
Nexthermal NextConnect
No in-app purchases
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