Maple Syrup Time vs Central Boiler Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maple Syrup Time
This app helps maple syrup producers forecast sap flow for efficient collection planning. It also allows users to log sap and syrup production data, and track year-over-year statistics.
- Sap flow forecasting
- Sap collection planning
- Log sap flow rates
- Log syrup production
- Year-over-year statistics
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Maple Syrup Time's proprietary sap flow algorithm, SapCast™, helps you plan for sap collection days based on forecasted sap flow. Maple syrup producers can also log their observed sap flow rates, collected sap, and syrup production amounts. Keep track of year-over-year statistics in a quick and convenient manner. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Central Boiler Connect
Monitor your outdoor furnace's performance and receive alerts remotely. Access support resources and Wi-Fi setup guides to ensure your furnace is always running efficiently and connected.
- Real-time furnace status monitoring
- Push notifications for alerts
- Performance history tracking
- Water sample status monitoring
- Access to support resources
- In-app Wi-Fi setup guide
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Stay connected to your Central Boiler outdoor furnace—wherever you are. The Central Boiler Connect app makes it easy to monitor your FireStar-equipped internet-connected furnace’s performance, receive important alerts, and access helpful resources from your mobile device. Key Features: ~ Real-Time Status: Check your furnace’s current status, water temperature, and operational performance. ~ Push Notifications: Get alerts from your furnace so you're always informed. ~ Performance History: View historical charts of furnace operations to track trends and optimize efficiency. ~ Water Sample Monitoring: Keep tabs on your water sample status to ensure proper maintenance. ~ Support & Resources: Access the Online Support Center for manuals, how-to guides, and setup articles. ~ Wi-Fi Setup Help: Use the in-app Wi-Fi Setup Guide to connect your furnace to the internet quickly and easily. Whether you're at home or away, the Central Boiler Connect app puts control and peace of mind in the palm of your hand. [:mav: 1.1.1]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Central Boiler Connect at 100% against Maple Syrup Time's 33%. Central Boiler Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Maple Syrup Time's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Maple Syrup Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Central Boiler Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maple Syrup Time holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maple Syrup Time has 203 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Maple Syrup Time's written reviews are positive against 100% of Central Boiler Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Maple Syrup Time ships an update weekly, Central Boiler Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maple Syrup Time | Central Boiler Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (203 ratings) — better | 3.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 203 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First Whirl, LLC | Central Boiler Inc. |
Customer experience
Maple Syrup Time
Central Boiler Connect
In-app purchases
Maple Syrup Time
- Maple Syrup Time PRO$24.991 Year
Central Boiler Connect
No in-app purchases
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