Comparison

DEFA vs Vindkollen

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

Vindkollen

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Vindkollen lets you see what planned wind turbines could look like in the real world – directly through your iPhone camera. Using maps and augmented reality (AR), you can: • Explore planned wind power projects and your own projects across Sweden • Raise your phone and see turbines in the correct direction and at the correct distance using GPS and compass data • Place your own turbines at any location and compare different alternatives • View information about distance, direction and environmental surroundings • Work outdoors in the field using your device's camera, location and motion sensors Vindkollen is designed for anyone who wants to better understand how wind power may affect the landscape – including residents, landowners, officials and project developers. How AR works Open a project on the map or create your own turbine placement Allow access to the camera, location and motion sensors when requested by iOS Point your phone toward the horizon outdoors The turbines are displayed where they would appear in the landscape based on your position Data sources and technology Vindkollen uses open and publicly available data for wind power projects, maps and wind direction where available. The AR experience uses your device's GPS, compass/orientation sensors and camera – no WebXR is required. Please note The visualizations are intended to support understanding and discussion. They do not constitute legal, official or professional planning documentation and should not replace professional assessments. Actual conditions and decisions are determined through the relevant permitting processes. Vindkollen is an independent app and does not represent or act on behalf of any government authority or public organization. Contact: support@vindkollen.com Developed by Poyan Sandnell En sak jag verkligen rekommenderar: behåll sista stycket om att Vindkollen är en independent app. Med tanke på Googles tidigare policyanmärkning om myndighetsinformation är det en bra och tydlig friskrivning även i App Store-beskrivningen.

Screenshots

DEFA4 screens
Vindkollen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vindkollen at every 9 days against DEFA's every 5 months. DEFA's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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

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

DEFA ships an update every 5 months, Vindkollen every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DEFA versus Vindkollen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEFAVindkollen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEFA ASCatch Me AB (publ)

In-app purchases

None

DEFA

No in-app purchases

None

Vindkollen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DEFA free?
DEFA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vindkollen free?
Vindkollen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DEFA or Vindkollen have ads?
Neither DEFA nor Vindkollen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DEFA or Vindkollen?
DEFA ships an update every 5 months, and Vindkollen every 9 days. Most recently, DEFA was updated on September 24, 2026 and Vindkollen on September 13, 2026.

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