AirPatrol vs Ontech SMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirPatrol
Control your heat pump or air conditioner remotely via your mobile device. Adjust settings like mode, temperature, and fan speed. Receive alerts for temperature fluctuations, power outages, and maintenance needs.
- Remote AC/heat pump control
- Adjust mode, temperature, fan speed
- Temperature alerts
- Power failure notifications
- Service interval reminders
- Compatible with major brands
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AirPatrol - Heat pump & air conditioner control with mobile phone. AirPatrol application allows user to communicate with AirPatrol controller. AirPatrol is compatible with all major manufacturers’ heat pumps & air conditioners, enabling you to effortlessly change the mode, room temperature and fan speed of a heat pump or air conditioner. AirPatrol can also inform you about low/high room temperature, power failures and service intervals.
Ontech SMS
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This is the official Ontech Control application for Iphone. It makes it simple to remotely control your Ontech GSM Unit. Just tap on the buttons and the app will automatically create an SMS ready to send. The app uses SMS for communication with the GSM unit and the SMS cost will be charged as normal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AirPatrol at every 3 months against Ontech SMS's every 9 months. Ontech SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 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.
AirPatrol ships an update every 3 months, Ontech SMS every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirPatrol | Ontech SMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AirPatrol OUe | Onvako AB |
In-app purchases
AirPatrol
No in-app purchases
Ontech SMS
No in-app purchases
