BougeRV vs ECL Heating Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BougeRV
Control your BougeRV smart devices remotely. Manage refrigerators, energy storage systems, and air conditioners with ease. This utility app provides seamless integration for optimizing your device performance.
- Control refrigerators
- Manage energy storage
- Operate air conditioners
- Remote device management
- Smart appliance integration
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A tool APP for BougeRV to control refrigerators, energy storage, air conditioners, etc
ECL Heating Remote
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ECL Heating Remote gives you fast, direct access to compatible ECL controllers on your local network. View the current status of your heating system at a glance, adjust heating and hot water temperatures, switch operating modes for each circuit, check sensor values, and sync the controller clock after a power loss. Built for simple local access from your iPhone. No cloud account. No unnecessary setup. Features: Live overview of heating circuits and hot water Quick setpoint changes with buttons or direct number entry Switch between schedule, comfort, reduced, and off/frost modes View sensor readings and controller information Discover compatible controllers on your local network Sync controller time with your iPhone Compatible with ECL 296 / ECL 310 / ECL 310B Widgets for Quick Information and to change Modes Independent app. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Danfoss.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BougeRV at Free against ECL Heating Remote's $19.99. BougeRV also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On 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
BougeRV is free to download; ECL Heating Remote costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BougeRV | ECL Heating Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (400 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 400 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangzhou Boju Information Technology Co., Ltd. | STRICS IT GmbH |
Bugs and requests
BougeRV
Reported bugs
19 issues- App fails to connect via Bluetooth
- App does not recognize devices
- Login/account creation errors
- Verification code not received
- App crashes or freezes
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- Inaccurate temperature readings
- Inaccurate battery gauge
- Updates breaking Bluetooth connectivity
- Expired certificates for QR code
- Cannot control AC unit after update
- Cannot access certain features (e.g., left side)
- App shows device as 'offline' or 'not powered'
- Cannot create an account
- App does not launch after connection
- Temperature units switch randomly
- App screen 'runs wild'
- Cannot operate fridge without account
- App detects wrong model (e.g., Rocky vs. dual door)
- Bluetooth button not working
Requested features
8 requests- Dark mode for homepage
- Track wattage in app
- More battery metrics
- Clearer power source indicator in app
- Support for CRH series in help section
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- Estimated run times and fuel level
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to control left side of fridge
ECL Heating Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BougeRV
No in-app purchases
ECL Heating Remote
No in-app purchases
