Comparison

Heatmiser vs Rolec EVO

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

Head to head
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.

About

Rolec EVO

Manage your electric vehicle charger with this app. Set charging schedules, integrate with smart tariffs for cost savings, and choose from multiple charging modes. Monitor your EV's charging status and access usage analytics.

Highlights
  • Set charging schedules
  • Integrate with smart tariffs
  • Multiple charging modes (Plug & go, ECO, Eco+)
  • Surplus solar compatibility
  • RFID activation
  • View charging state
  • Usage analytics
Features
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Rolec EVO App The EVO app gives users full control of their charger including the ability to set charging schedules and integrate with smart tariffs to save on off-peak rates. Enjoy a seamless charging experience via app or RFID card ensuring your EV will be ready for your next electrified adventure. App features: • 3 charging modes: Plug & go, ECO (solar + grid), Eco+ (solar only) • Surplus solar compatible • Schedule charging • RFID activation • View charging state • Multi user access • Usage analytics • Fault notifications • Security log & alerts

Screenshots

Heatmiser3 screens
Rolec EVO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heatmiser at 40% against Rolec EVO's 9%. Heatmiser also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heatmiser ships an update every 3 weeks, Rolec EVO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Heatmiser versus Rolec EVO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeatmiserRolec EVO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews — better9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeatmiser UKRolec Services Ltd

Customer experience

Heatmiser

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

Rolec EVO

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

None

Heatmiser

No in-app purchases

None

Rolec EVO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heatmiser free?
Heatmiser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rolec EVO free?
Rolec EVO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heatmiser or Rolec EVO have ads?
Neither Heatmiser nor Rolec EVO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heatmiser or Rolec EVO?
Heatmiser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rolec EVO every 2 months. Most recently, Heatmiser was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rolec EVO on October 19, 2026.

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