Comparison

DEFA vs PRIME Wire

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

Head to head
About

DEFA

Control DEFA vehicle and home heating, security, and alarm systems remotely. Monitor temperatures, battery voltage, and receive alerts for theft or speed limit breaches. Manage multiple heating zones and integrate with car alarms.

Highlights
  • Remote engine and interior heater control
  • Monitor battery voltage and temperature
  • GPS tracking and theft alerts
  • Burglar alarm notifications
  • Control up to 6 heating zones
  • Weather forecast display
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With this app you will be able to remote control the following DEFA systems: - DEFA Link Hub with WarmUp and/or GPS Link - DEFA Bluetooth® Hub with WarmUp - DEFA Base Unit PRO - DEFA Base Unit DIY DEFA Link Hub gives you remote control possibilities of your DEFA WarmUp, Security, and Finder system in your vehicle, from anywhere in the world. You can also connect the Link Hub to your DVS90 car alarm system to get burglar alarm notifications. DEFA Bluetooth® Hub gives you local control of your DEFA WarmUp system in your vehicle. Only devices supporting Bluetooth® LE and using iOS 8.0 and newer can communicate with the Bluetooth® Hub. DEFA Base Unit PRO and Base Unit DIY gives you remote control possibilities of your DEFA Home heating and alarm system in your cabin or house, from anywhere in the world. WarmUp features: Turn engine and interior heater ON and OFF directly or by a timer. The system will automatically start pre-heating depending on outside temperature or according to fixed pre-heating times. You can also monitor whether the 230V mains cable is connected or not. With Link Hub you can monitor the battery voltage of the vehicle and get an alert when the battery voltage is low. You can also monitor inside and outside temperatures. With Bluetooth® Hub you can monitor the outside temperature and the battery voltage of the vehicle. GPS Link features: Be alerted if your vehicle is stolen (started and/or moved) or if your pre-configured speed limit is exceeded. You can also look up your vehicle on a map at any time. Base Unit PRO and DIY features: Control heating for up to 6 separate zones. You can set each zone to manual ON/OFF, thermostat or regulator modes independently. Turn burglar alarm ON/OFF. Remote control your Nobø thermostats directly. In addition, the weather forecast is displayed for your location. The system will monitor power outages, monitor up to 6 different temperatures, and a range of additional features. You can also connect wireless burglary detectors. All features are available through this app. Alerts are sent to your phone and/or email. Note! DEFA Link Hub and Base Unit products require a subscription. DEFA Bluetooth Hub does not require a subscription. All products require an installation of hardware. For more information see www.defa.com or ask your DEFA dealer.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless device control
  • Custom timer schedules
  • Manual ON/OFF control
  • Smart Scenes for multiple devices
  • Add and configure multiple devices
  • Push notifications
Features
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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.

Screenshots

DEFA4 screens
PRIME Wire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DEFA at 100% against PRIME Wire's 39%. DEFA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). PRIME Wire's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DEFA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DEFA's written reviews are positive against 39% of PRIME Wire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEFA ships an update every 5 months, PRIME Wire every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DEFA versus PRIME Wire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEFAPRIME Wire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB218 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDEFA ASPrime Wire and Cable, Inc.

Customer experience

DEFA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PRIME Wire

All ratings1,046 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral15.2%
Negative45.7%

Bugs and requests

DEFA

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

None

DEFA

No in-app purchases

None

PRIME Wire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DEFA free?
DEFA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PRIME Wire free?
PRIME Wire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DEFA or PRIME Wire?
DEFA is rated higher. DEFA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PRIME Wire averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do DEFA or PRIME Wire have ads?
Neither DEFA nor PRIME Wire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DEFA or PRIME Wire?
DEFA ships an update every 5 months, and PRIME Wire every 6 months. Most recently, DEFA was updated on June 11, 2026 and PRIME Wire on September 23, 2026.

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