Comparison

alpha control vs myUplink

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

Head to head
About

alpha control

Control your heat pump and ventilation unit remotely via smartphone or tablet. Monitor status, adjust settings, and optimize your indoor climate from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote control of heat pump
  • Monitor heat pump status
  • Adjust ventilation stages
  • Set desired hot water temperature
  • View error memory
  • Control ventilation modes
Features
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Control your heat pump and/or your ventilation unit with alpha control conveniently and free of charge from home via smartphone or tablet per app. Alpha innotec explains the various possibilities and helps you to make the right decision for an optimal indoor climate. Your benefits: • Convenient remote control • Heat pump can be set and maintained directly via app • Free and easy online download The alpha control app enables the comfort control and monitoring of your alpha innotec heat pump with Luxtronic control 2.0/2.1 and/or your alpha innotec ventilation unit LG300 Eco. Heat pump and ventilation unit can be registered and operated independently of each other. Function overview heat pump control: • Displays the status of your heat pump on the start screen • Displays the operating hours • Displays all relevant temperatures • Remote control of the most important functions • Simple setting of the time switch functions • Displays the data log • Reading the error memory • Setting the desired hot water temperature In the home network, the above-mentioned functions are already enabled and fully usable in your heat pump. If you also have a heatpump24 account, all functions can also be used online, that means outside of the home network. Function overview ventilation unit control: • Switching the ventilation system on and off • Selection of ventilation stages 1-4 • Selection mode: manual, automatic (with sensor), maximum and weekly program • Information on the setting of the supply air volume flows in ventilation stages 1,2 and 3 After registering the ventilation unit using the serial number and your email address, the app can be used free of charge. Condition: You have a heat pump with the Luxtronic 2.0 or 2.1 controller and this is connected to your home network via network cable and/or a ventilation unit LG300 Eco.

About

myUplink

Control your home's heating, hot water, and heat pump systems remotely. Monitor real-time performance, adjust settings, and track energy usage for optimal comfort and efficiency. Receive alerts and updates to ensure your system runs smoothly.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Temperature adjustment
  • Energy usage tracking
  • System alerts
  • Intuitive interface
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Take full control of your indoor comfort with the updated myUplink app. Monitor and manage your heat pump, hot water or heating system from anywhere – whether you’re on the sofa, at work or on the move. The new version brings a cleaner design, intuitive navigation and the same reliable functionality. You can stay in control, save energy and feel comfortable, every day. Whether you’re adjusting temperatures remotely or tracking system performance, myUplink gives you the insight and access you need. Highlights: – Clean, intuitive interface – Real-time system monitoring – Remote control of settings and temperature – View energy usage and historical data – Stay informed with alerts and automatic updates Regular updates ensure continuous improvement and support for new features. Keep your app updated to get the most out of your system – and the best indoor climate. Try out the new design and let us know what you think! We’d love to hear your feedback - reach us at feedback@myuplink.com. myUplink is currently compatible with devices from the following companies: Alpha Innotec Cetetherm ClimateMaster Contura CTA CTC Enertech Global Høiax IEC Jämä Jäspi NIBE Novelan Roth

Screenshots

alpha control4 screens
myUplink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: myUplink at every 3 weeks against alpha control's every 11 months. myUplink also leads on review sentiment (13% vs 0%). alpha control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

alpha control ships an update every 11 months, myUplink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
alpha control versus myUplink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteralpha controlmyUplink
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews12.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerait-deutschland GmbHmyUpTech AB

Customer experience

alpha control

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

myUplink

All ratings29 ratings
Positive27.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.4%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative83.6%

Bugs and requests

alpha control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

myUplink

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App does not connect to device/servers
  • Login issues/unable to log in
  • Updates cause system to malfunction
  • Temperature readings are incorrect
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  • Hot water boost not working correctly
  • App shows incorrect internet connection status
  • Swipe to adjust temperature is difficult
  • App forgets login details after update
  • App sometimes does not respond to adjustments
  • Hot water tile does not show temperature
  • Energy consumption tile not working
  • Error message 'Something went wrong. Please try again'
  • Unable to update firmware
  • App shuts down heating/ventilation system
  • Time selection in schedules is random
  • Sticky buttons
  • Data on home screen out of sync with menu items

Requested features

17 requests
  • Add simple on/off switch
  • Improve user interface and user experience
  • Provide clear documentation and guidance
  • Restore lost features from older versions
  • Allow adjustment of alarm metrics
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  • Display more usage information (consumption, time spent)
  • Add dark mode option
  • Integrate with smart home systems
  • Improve hot water control and scheduling
  • Allow editing/deleting home screen tiles
  • Show live temperature on hot water tile
  • Provide graphs for hot water temperature
  • Add ability to see brine/return temperatures
  • Make app free for basic functions
  • Allow easy remote control of heating and hot water
  • Improve scrolling and navigation
  • Show system status (heating/water)

In-app purchases

None

alpha control

No in-app purchases

None

myUplink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is alpha control free?
alpha control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myUplink free?
myUplink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do alpha control or myUplink have ads?
Neither alpha control nor myUplink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, alpha control or myUplink?
alpha control ships an update every 11 months, and myUplink every 3 weeks. Most recently, alpha control was updated on October 5, 2026 and myUplink on October 13, 2026.

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