Comparison

Game Trak vs Heatmiser

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

Head to head
About

Game Trak

Easily track the location of downed game birds during a shoot. After the hunt, switch to pickup mode to use GPS to find each bird.

Highlights
  • Track downed game location
  • GPS-assisted pickup mode
  • Supports various game types
  • Simple tap-to-mark interface
Features
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If you enjoy participating in a Grouse, pheasant, partridge shoot and need an easy way to keep track of where the Game have fallen then Game Trak is for you! Game Trak allows you to keep track of the position of downed grouse throughout a shoot by simply tapping where the bird has fallen. Once the shoot is over simply put Grouse Trak into “Pick-up mode” and let it help you find the Grouse by using your current GPS position to show you how close you are from each of the Grouse. Game Trak has also been successfully used for other types of game shoots; pigeons, pheasants, partridge, ducks... etc.

About

Heatmiser

Control your home heating system remotely from your smartphone. Adjust temperatures, manage hot water, and set schedules for multiple zones. Optimize energy usage and ensure comfort whether you're at home or away.

Highlights
  • Remote heating control
  • Multi-zone support
  • Hot water boost
  • Temperature hold
  • Energy saving schedules
  • Home/Away modes
  • Holiday mode
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Control your Heatmiser Heating System whilst on the move or about the house. All New Multi Zone Support in Version 3! WIFI Thermostat System: Single and Multi Room Support of our WiFi Thermostats (Heatmiser MultiLink required for systems with more than 1 Thermostat) 12V Network System: Single and Multi Room Support of our 12v Network Thermostats (Heatmiser Netmonitor required) The Heatmiser app is a convenient way to: * Turn down the heating without leaving your bed * Warm the house before you get home * Switch on the hot water boost before taking a shower * Quickly hold the room temperature for a few hours longer * Save energy by adjusting your heating times Multi Room Functions * Room Titles for Easy Reference * Lock one or multiple rooms * Apply a temperature hold to one or multiple rooms * Place your System into Home or Away Mode (Turns the system off) * Place your System into Summer Mode (Turns off the heating, leaving the HW to run as normal) * View Temperature History and Hours Run Data (WiFi Systems Only) – Home convenience The app allows you to control your heating from anywhere in your home. – Use it Anywhere Securely control your heating from any location. If you’re leaving the office early, use the Heatmiser app to turn on your heating in time for your arrival. – Holiday mode & Parties Off on holiday for a few weeks? No problem, use the Holiday mode to keep your heating ticking over while you’re away. Having a party later? Keep the room at a comfortable temperature all evening.

Screenshots

Game Trak3 screens
Heatmiser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Heatmiser at Free against Game Trak's $3.99. Heatmiser also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Heatmiser is free to download; Game Trak costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Game Trak against 5.0 for Heatmiser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 40% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Trak ships an update every 26 months, Heatmiser every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Game Trak versus Heatmiser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame TrakHeatmiser
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better39.6% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNUIFISH LIMITEDHeatmiser UK

Customer experience

Game Trak

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Heatmiser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral13.2%
Negative47.2%

In-app purchases

None

Game Trak

No in-app purchases

None

Heatmiser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Game Trak free?
Game Trak costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heatmiser free?
Heatmiser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Game Trak or Heatmiser?
Game Trak and Heatmiser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Game Trak or Heatmiser have ads?
Neither Game Trak nor Heatmiser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Game Trak or Heatmiser?
Game Trak ships an update every 26 months, and Heatmiser every 3 weeks. Most recently, Game Trak was updated on October 23, 2026 and Heatmiser on October 23, 2026.

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