BAFWorks vs HeatNext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BAFWorks
Control Powerfoil X internet protocol fans directly. Adjust settings like lock passwords and IP addresses. Features global start, stop, and lock options for all connected fans.
- Direct fan control
- Password management
- IP address configuration
- Global fan operations
- Lock fan feature
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PLEASE NOTE: This is app is used to control the Powerfoil X line of internet protocol fans directly; not through the web interface. You must have a Powerfoil X fan configured to use this app. The default lock password is 1271. To change the lock password or the ip address use the settings button in the upper right hand corner. There are also global start all, stop all and lock all fan options at the bottom of the app.
HeatNext
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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BAFWorks at none against HeatNext's 4. BAFWorks also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). HeatNext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BAFWorks asks for nothing beyond the download.
BAFWorks ships an update every 4 months, HeatNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BAFWorks | HeatNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Delta T LLC | Nomnio |
In-app purchases
BAFWorks
No in-app purchases
HeatNext
- Plus Package$1.991 Month
- Advanced Package$3.991 Month
- Plus Package$18.991 Year
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- Advanced Package$37.991 Year
