Comparison

THermoGSM vs The Forge

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

Head to head
About

THermoGSM

Control your home's heating system remotely via SMS. Adjust temperatures, set thresholds, and manage heating programs for optimal comfort upon arrival.

Highlights
  • Remote chronothermostat management
  • SMS control
  • Monitor and set temperatures
  • Adjust thresholds
  • Manage heating programs
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THermoGSM allows to remotely manage the chronothermostat TH 450 GSM of BPT S.p.A through SMS. It is possible to monitor and set temperatures, thresholds and programs for a cozy re-enter to home.

About

The Forge

Features
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Seamlessly connect your products to the digital world. The Forge is the fastest and simplest way to pair Digital Product Passports (DPPs) with physical goods using QR codes or barcodes. Designed for brands using the Arianee Protocol, The Forge transforms the product onboarding experienceβ€”whether you're preparing items for sale, shipment, or post-sale engagement. With just a few scans, you can: - Link NFTs to physical products at scale - Securely pair DPPs using QR codes or barcodes - Ensure product traceability and authenticity from factory to customer Whether you're on the factory floor or in the logistics chain, The Forge makes DPP product registration quick and reliable.

Screenshots

THermoGSM3 screens
The Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Forge at every 3 weeks against THermoGSM's every 63 months. THermoGSM's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THermoGSM ships an update every 63 months, The Forge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
THermoGSM versus The Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHermoGSMThe Forge
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews15.2% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 63 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAME S.P.A.ARIANEE SA

In-app purchases

None

THermoGSM

No in-app purchases

None

The Forge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is THermoGSM free?
THermoGSM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Forge free?
The Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do THermoGSM or The Forge have ads?
Neither THermoGSM nor The Forge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THermoGSM or The Forge?
THermoGSM ships an update every 63 months, and The Forge every 3 weeks. Most recently, THermoGSM was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Forge on November 7, 2026.

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