Comparison

H vs EVCO Merlino

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

Head to head
About

H

Features
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H-Cloud by Hoonved is the new Hoonved App that allows you to remotely control your dishwasher. Simple and easy to use: you can monitor the unit's operating and functional parameters via your smartphone; you can access data relating to the cycle totalizers and statistics of the connected unit. Just simply register your profile, specifying whether you are the owner of the dishwasher (Kitchen Manager User) or the certified technician in charge of carrying out ordinary and extraordinary maintenance interventions (Service User). With H-CLOUD by HOONVED you will always have at your disposal: • Always Updated Documentation: lists of parameters of the connected unit, technical documentation, SW updates*. • Statistics, machine status and HACCP data. You will also be able to carry out remotely and via your smartphone: • Monitor of unit’s statistics, activities and parameters, optimization of loads • Selection and activation of the washing program (Kitchen Manager Interface) and the possibility of modifying cycle parameters and temperatures (Service User Interface). • Periodic ordinary maintenance (User Service) through real-time monitoring of anomalies (alarms). For more information, write to: hcloud@hoonved.com HOONVED - PEOPLE. PASSION. INNOVATION.

About

EVCO Merlino

Features
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Merlino is the next-gen application that simplifies and consolidates the configuration of EVCO devices. It offers a single fluid and intuitive interface, and is designed to quickly and safely guide every user – from the installing technician to the system administrator – through starting up the gateway and the EVCO interfaces. With Merlino, configuring communication through the epoca3.io (https://epoca3.io) cloud or locally via Modbus TCP/IP is easier than ever. Whether you are working via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet or USB, the app will support you at every step suggesting clear and smart guided routes for every connection type.

Screenshots

H4 screens
EVCO Merlino2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EVCO Merlino at fortnightly against H's every 14 months. EVCO Merlino also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

H ships an update every 14 months, EVCO Merlino fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
H versus EVCO Merlino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEVCO Merlino
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli Group Holding SrlEVCO S.p.A.

In-app purchases

None

H

No in-app purchases

None

EVCO Merlino

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is H free?
H is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVCO Merlino free?
EVCO Merlino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do H or EVCO Merlino have ads?
Neither H nor EVCO Merlino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, H or EVCO Merlino?
H ships an update every 14 months, and EVCO Merlino fortnightly. Most recently, H was updated on November 3, 2026 and EVCO Merlino on October 25, 2026.

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