Comparison

MCZ Update vs Granulo

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

Head to head
About

MCZ Update

Features
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L'app permette di aggiornare i firmware delle stufe MCZ maestro+ collegandosi in modalitΓ  Wi-Fi direttamente alle stufe, senza necessitΓ  di una connessione internet se non per scaricare l'app stessa.

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Granulo

Features
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Granulo is the comprehensive app to track your pellet consumption, manage your stock, and easily plan your heating budget. Stock Management for your Stove β€’ Easily log bag purchases with quantity, price, and date β€’ Track your pellet consumption and burn rate in real-time β€’ View an estimated stock end date based on your usage β€’ Manage multiple storage locations if needed Granulo automatically calculates your remaining pellet stock and helps you plan refills before you run out. Personalized Consumption Statistics β€’ Analyze your monthly usage with clear graphs β€’ View your complete purchase and consumption history β€’ Customize your heating season (Sept-May, Oct-April, etc.) and bag sizes (8kg, 10kg, 15kg, etc.) β€’ Track your annual pellet budget and anticipate heating expenses β€’ Compare consumption year over year Statistics adapt to your custom heating period to accurately reflect your real stove usage. Optimize your Pellet Budget β€’ Visualize the total cost of your heating β€’ Calculate the average price per bag for your purchases β€’ Identify high-consumption periods to buy smarter β€’ Anticipate future expenses based on your history β€’ Monitor wood pellet price trends Granulo helps you save on heating by optimizing your purchases at the right time. Integrated Maintenance and Reminders β€’ Log your annual service dates (chimney sweep, stove maintenance) β€’ Schedule reminders for regular pellet stove cleaning β€’ Keep a clear maintenance log to ensure optimal performance and safety Guaranteed Security and Privacy β€’ Secure login with email and password β€’ Data automatically synced and backed up online β€’ Your stock information remains private and protected β€’ Export your tracking data at any time β€’ Easily delete your account and data within the app Intuitive Interface and Modern Design β€’ Clear and elegant interface for optimal visual comfort β€’ Color-coded: Blue for purchases, Orange for consumption β€’ Fast and simple navigation between stock, stats, and history β€’ Responsive design adapted to all iPhones Why choose Granulo for your pellet stove? Granulo makes stock management a breeze. Forget paper notebooks, complicated calculations, or running out of pellets unexpectedly. With Granulo, you always have a clear view of your stock, actual usage, and heating budget. Ideal for: β€’ Homeowners with pellet stoves or wood pellet heaters β€’ Families looking to control their home heating budget β€’ Users seeking to optimize their pellet purchases β€’ Anyone wanting to precisely monitor their energy consumption Granulo is constantly evolving with new features to meet your needs! Download Granulo now and take control of your pellet stove consumption. Simple, efficient, and free. Granulo+ : β€’ Annual: 1 year, auto-renewal (cancel 24h before end of period). β€’ Lifetime: One-time purchase. β€’ Privacy: https://auth.granulo.app/ β€’ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MCZ Update3 screens
Granulo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCZ Update at none against Granulo's 6. MCZ Update also leads on ads (none vs shown). Granulo's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Granulo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. MCZ Update asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MCZ Update ships an update every 2 months, Granulo monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
MCZ Update versus Granulo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCZ UpdateGranulo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMCZ GROUP S.P.A.Pierre Aubry

In-app purchases

None

MCZ Update

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Granulo

Subscriptions1
  • Granulo+: Annual Subscription14 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pack 50 questions Coach IA$0.99
  • Beautiful Flame$1.99
  • Bag of Pellets$3.99
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  • Grand Patron$8.99
  • Granulo+: Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is MCZ Update free?
MCZ Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Granulo free?
Granulo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MCZ Update or Granulo have ads?
Granulo shows ads; MCZ Update does not.
Which is updated more often, MCZ Update or Granulo?
MCZ Update ships an update every 2 months, and Granulo monthly. Most recently, MCZ Update was updated on November 7, 2026 and Granulo on November 9, 2026.

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