Comparison

WARP by Tinkerforge vs myCistern IoT

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

Head to head
About

WARP by Tinkerforge

Features
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This app allows remote access via my.warp-charger.com to all versions of the WARP Charger and all versions of the WARP Energy Manager. Each time a connection is made via remote access, a dedicated encrypted VPN is established. This VPN has only two participants: The device through which you open the remote access and your WARP Charger or WARP Energy Manager. This ensures that only you can retrieve data from your device.

About

myCistern IoT

Features
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myCistern IoT is the official app for monitoring and managing your myCistern system. Designed for connected cistern, rainwater, irrigation, and IoT control solutions, the app gives you a clear overview of your devices, current fill levels, system status, and important device information — anytime, anywhere. With myCistern IoT, you can: • View current fill levels and tank status • Monitor volume, level height, and device condition • Manage connected devices from a central dashboard • Access detailed device information, ownership, and location data • Use a clean interface with light and dark mode support • Stay connected to your myCistern platform with a modern IoT experience This app is intended for users with compatible myCistern hardware, devices, or platform access. Existing legacy users may continue using the previous myCistern app during the transition period, while myCistern IoT serves as the new official app experience going forward.

Screenshots

WARP by Tinkerforge4 screens
myCistern IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: myCistern IoT at every 3 weeks against WARP by Tinkerforge's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WARP by Tinkerforge ships an update every 9 months, myCistern IoT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
WARP by Tinkerforge versus myCistern IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWARP by TinkerforgemyCistern IoT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinkerforgemyCistern Operations GmbH

In-app purchases

None

WARP by Tinkerforge

No in-app purchases

None

myCistern IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WARP by Tinkerforge free?
WARP by Tinkerforge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myCistern IoT free?
myCistern IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WARP by Tinkerforge or myCistern IoT have ads?
Neither WARP by Tinkerforge nor myCistern IoT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WARP by Tinkerforge or myCistern IoT?
WARP by Tinkerforge ships an update every 9 months, and myCistern IoT every 3 weeks. Most recently, WARP by Tinkerforge was updated on October 10, 2026 and myCistern IoT on October 7, 2026.

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