ESBE vs CLAGE Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ESBE
This app helps plumbers, installers, and planners select the correct ESBE valve and determine the appropriate Kvs value. It provides technical details on valve series and offers contact information for the company.
- ESBE valve selection tool
- Kvs value calculation
- Technical information on valve series
- Company contact details
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The ESBE app is an excellent tool for plumbers, installers, planners to find out which ESBE valve to choose and what Kvs value to use. There is also additional technical information about the different valve series as well as contact information to ESBE.
CLAGE Smart
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The Smart Control app from CLAGE is compatible with all systems for tablets and smartphones. With the app, the hot water supply in the house or flat can be operated digitally. The app enables comfortable control of CLAGE electronic instantaneous water heaters through an intuitive user interface for convenient setting of the desired water temperatures, as well as the option of setting up additional functions. The content of the app automatically adapts to the range of functions of the connected device. When connected to a DSX Touch or ISX, all functions are accessible. When connected to a CEX, for example, functions for motor valve and WLAN settings are hidden because they are not available in the instantaneous water heater. A view at the display is enough to check water and energy consumption as well as the costs for the selected period. The user can adjust his consumption behaviour, save costs and thus protect the environment. NOTE: A CLAGE instantaneous water heater with Bluetooth function is required to use this app. Models with Bluetooth ex works: DSX Touch (from year of manufacture 2020), ISX, DEX Next S, DSX Touch Twin, ISX Twin, CFX (from year of manufacture 2022). To ensure full functionality, the following enables are required: - Bluetooth (for device search and communication) - WLAN and device search (only for DSX Touch and ISX for access to all functions of the integrated home server) - Camera (for QR code scanning) - Memory (for recording statistical data) Alternatively, an FXE3 Bluetooth radio adapter is available for retrofitting to compatible models. Compatible models: DEX Next, DEX12 Next (from year of manufacture 2020), CEX, CEX-U, CEX9, CEX9-U, MCX (from year of manufacture 2022) For further information, please visit our homepage at: https://www.clage.com/en/products/other-products/FX3 Please also note our instructions for use and assembly at: https://www.clage.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CLAGE Smart at every 3 months against ESBE's every 5 months. CLAGE Smart also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESBE ships an update every 5 months, CLAGE Smart every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | ESBE | CLAGE Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESBE AB | CLAGE GmbH |
In-app purchases
ESBE
No in-app purchases
CLAGE Smart
No in-app purchases
Questions
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