MPLAB PTG vs Ecotermal App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MPLAB PTG
This utility app enables remote programming of target devices using a connected PICkit 5 tool via Bluetooth. Users can select and initiate programming from multiple saved images on their iOS device.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Remote programming initiation
- Multiple program image selection
- Saved image management
- iOS device integration
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The MPLAB® PICkit™ 5 Programmer-to-Go mobile app allows you to connect your iPhone or iPad to the PICkit 5 using Bluetooth. With your iOS device connected, you can select from multiple saved program images on the memory card installed in the tool, and remotely start programing the target from the app.
Ecotermal App
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Discover the easiest way to manage your home heating system! The Ecotermal app allows you to easily control your boiler settings from your smartphone. Features: Remote Control: Turn your boiler on and off, and adjust temperature settings from anywhere. Energy Savings: Increase your heating efficiency and reduce your bills. Instant Notifications: Receive real-time alerts for boiler malfunctions and maintenance reminders. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for easy use, so everyone can navigate it effortlessly. Data Analysis: Monitor your boiler's performance and learn how to optimize it over time. Control your boiler smartly and ensure comfort in your home at all times. Download the app now and enjoy the warmth!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ecotermal App at every 3 weeks against MPLAB PTG's every 19 months. MPLAB PTG's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MPLAB PTG ships an update every 19 months, Ecotermal App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MPLAB PTG | Ecotermal App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Microchip Technology Inc. | Hat Elektronik A.Ş. |
In-app purchases
MPLAB PTG
No in-app purchases
Ecotermal App
No in-app purchases
