Comparison

Boldr Energy vs SmarTouch 2

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

Head to head
About

Boldr Energy

Control your home's climate remotely to optimize comfort and reduce energy waste. This app allows for smart zoning, real-time energy insights, and custom schedules to manage heating and cooling efficiently. It integrates with specific smart home devices for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Smart zoning for individual rooms
  • Real-time energy usage insights
  • Remote temperature adjustments
  • Customizable daily schedules
  • Integration with Boldr smart devices
  • Energy bill reduction
Features
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Boldr – Smarter Climate Control for a Greener Home Transform how your home uses energy. Boldr puts intelligent climate control in the palm of your hand — helping you stay comfortable while cutting waste and lowering bills. Smart Zoning Only heat or cool the rooms you actually use. Boldr learns how your spaces behave and lets you fine-tune comfort room by room, maximizing efficiency without sacrificing coziness. Real-Time Energy Insights See exactly how much energy your devices are using and where you can save. Track usage trends, monitor costs, and make smarter decisions to reduce your footprint — and your bills. Total Control, Anywhere Adjust temperature, switch modes, or set schedules from anywhere. Whether you’re on the couch or across the world, Boldr makes sure your home is always just the way you like it. Custom Schedules That Fit Your Life Automate your comfort. Easily program each room to match your daily routine and lifestyle — keeping you cozy when you’re home and saving energy when you’re not. Works with All Boldr Devices Connect Kelvin and Fara smart heaters, or take control of your mini-split with the Klima smart AC & heat pump controller. All from one seamless, intuitive app. Join thousands of homes already making the shift to smarter, cleaner energy. Explore the full Boldr lineup at shopboldr.com and take your first step toward a more sustainable future. [:mav: 3.0.5]

About

SmarTouch 2

Features
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SmarTouch 2 puts control of your ACC spa in your pocket. Connect over Bluetooth or WiFi to manage your spa directly from your phone or tablet — no need to walk out to the control panel. FEATURES • Device discovery and connection over Bluetooth and WiFi • Temperature control and monitoring • Lighting (LED) control • Filtration and session timers • Device setup and configuration Requires compatible ACC spa hardware. Built by Applied Computer Controls.

Screenshots

Boldr Energy4 screens
SmarTouch 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Boldr Energy at every 2 weeks against SmarTouch 2's monthly. Boldr Energy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

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

Boldr Energy ships an update every 2 weeks, SmarTouch 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Boldr Energy versus SmarTouch 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoldr EnergySmarTouch 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (164 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings164 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaldr Group LTDAmerican Concepts

Bugs and requests

Boldr Energy

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App locks up during home creation flow
  • WiFi reconnection process fails or gets stuck
  • Setup screen stuck on 'finish in app' spinning indefinitely
  • Presence sensing automations trigger both on and off
  • Schedule changes don't save, returns error messages
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  • Temperature rounding to nearest even number
  • Sensor and app temperature readings in different units
  • Heater turns on/off every 10 minutes uncontrollably
  • Energy dashboard stopped working
  • Device pairing fails or drops connection
  • App won't recognize devices on network
  • Timeout errors on every page
  • Schedule runs on wrong timezone despite address change
  • Heater runs continuously despite set shutoff temperature
  • Account disconnection after app reboot
  • Device list doesn't load properly
  • Multiple app versions required for same product

Requested features

15 requests
  • HomeKit integration
  • Presence sensing automation
  • Sleep timer functionality
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Open window detection
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  • Home Assistant integration
  • MATTER protocol support
  • Manual temperature offset that actually saves
  • Flexible scheduling (fewer forced setpoint windows)
  • Continuous integer temperature setpoints in Fahrenheit
  • Copy previous day schedule option
  • Temperature unit toggle (Celsius/Fahrenheit) in app
  • Beep and LED control options
  • Direct phone support option
  • Public product roadmap

SmarTouch 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boldr Energy

No in-app purchases

None

SmarTouch 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boldr Energy free?
Boldr Energy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmarTouch 2 free?
SmarTouch 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boldr Energy or SmarTouch 2 have ads?
Neither Boldr Energy nor SmarTouch 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boldr Energy or SmarTouch 2?
Boldr Energy ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmarTouch 2 monthly. Most recently, Boldr Energy was updated on November 4, 2026 and SmarTouch 2 on October 30, 2026.

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