EasyStart GSM vs PRIME Wire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EasyStart GSM
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EasyStart GSM is a remote control for your Eberspächer branded vehicle heater. This application requires EasyStart GSM unit. Note that EasyStart GSM sends SMS messages to EasyStart GSM unit. Features: - Start heater - Stop heater - Start heater at a given time - Get current temperature in GSM unit
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PRIME Wire at every 6 months against EasyStart GSM's every 14 months. EasyStart GSM's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). 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.
EasyStart GSM ships an update every 14 months, PRIME Wire every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EasyStart GSM | PRIME Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 39.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Eberspächer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
EasyStart GSM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
In-app purchases
EasyStart GSM
No in-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
