ADE Friction vs Thermann Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ADE Friction
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Measure the coefficient of friction of a road using your vehicle and an iPhone. Ideal for mining customers who want to ensure safe and competent haul road operations, the app can be used with the Road Safety Training Services road friction protocol. Vehicle movement risk management on potentially low-friction road surfaces is problematic unless a competent friction measuring protocol is available and combined with practical risk management solutions. This app and related road friction training services are offered by Australian Diversified Engineering to our global customers. - Requires a vehicle fitted with an ABS braking system. - Requires a stable car phone mount. - iPad use requires a cellular model for GPS (Can be used without, but speed triggers must be set to 0).
Thermann Control
Remotely manage your water heater's temperature and schedule from your smartphone or tablet. Optimize heating to save energy and receive instant notifications for any malfunctions, ensuring hot water when you need it.
- Remote temperature control
- Scheduling on/off times
- Operating status updates
- Energy saving optimization
- Malfunction notifications
- Remote on/off switching
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Thermann Control allows you to control the temperature of your water heaters remotely, via Smartphone or Tablet. You can minimize waste by heating the water only when necessary, for example while heading back home from work, after practicing sports or before arriving to the vacation house. You can turn the water heater on or off wherever you are, manage its temperature and its switch-on/off times and always be updated on its operating status. The correct usage allows a consumption saving of over 15%. Thermann Control also allows you to intervene promptly in case of malfunctioning of the water heater, by sending you a notification with specific instructions to solve the problem, in order to avoid a cold shower when returning home!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Thermann Control at every 2 months against ADE Friction's every 9 months. Thermann Control also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ADE Friction ships an update every 9 months, Thermann Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADE Friction | Thermann Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 21.4% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 14.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Australian Diversified Engineering | Thermowatt SpA |
In-app purchases
ADE Friction
No in-app purchases
Thermann Control
No in-app purchases
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