Comparison

Digital Reception vs Havenwise

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

Head to head
About

Digital Reception

Features
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Tablet based app for service advisors Offline mode for use anywhere Integrated with workshop diary Ability to check-in & check-out customers digitally Vehicle condition capture Visit information capture Basic VHC checks – lights, wipers, tyres, etc. Dealer configurable Optional GDPR compliant consent capture Rebook unsold work at check-out stage

About

Havenwise

Features
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Havenwise is an easy-to-use control and optimisation system for your heat pump. Connect via our app in just a few minutes, no installer needed! We connect directly to your internet-connected Vaillant, Mitsubishi or Samsung heat pump, so most users need no extra hardware. Havenwise automatically learns how your home heats up and cools down. Our smart software takes into account your energy tariff, local weather, and your comfort to keep your home warm and water hot for the lowest possible bill. Havenwise works great with time-of-use tariffs to shift your heating out of expensive peak periods and into the cheapest times of day. For homes with solar panels, we can shift usage to warmer and sunnier periods. For batteries, time-of-use optimisation can be toggled on and off depending on your preference, to take advantage of tariffs or keep your heat pump running low and slow for maximum efficiency. Our excellent support is always available to answer questions and keep you informed and confident about your home heating needs.

Screenshots

Digital Reception4 screens
Havenwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Digital Reception at none against Havenwise's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Digital Reception versus Havenwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital ReceptionHavenwise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopereDynamixHavenwise Limited

In-app purchases

None

Digital Reception

No in-app purchases

None

Havenwise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digital Reception free?
Digital Reception is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Havenwise free?
Havenwise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Digital Reception or Havenwise have ads?
Havenwise shows ads; Digital Reception does not.
Which is updated more often, Digital Reception or Havenwise?
Digital Reception ships an update weekly, and Havenwise weekly. Most recently, Digital Reception was updated on September 17, 2026 and Havenwise on September 21, 2026.

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