Comparison

EVCO Merlino vs BREMA Connect

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

Head to head
About

EVCO Merlino

Features
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Merlino is the next-gen application that simplifies and consolidates the configuration of EVCO devices. It offers a single fluid and intuitive interface, and is designed to quickly and safely guide every user – from the installing technician to the system administrator – through starting up the gateway and the EVCO interfaces. With Merlino, configuring communication through the epoca3.io (https://epoca3.io) cloud or locally via Modbus TCP/IP is easier than ever. Whether you are working via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet or USB, the app will support you at every step suggesting clear and smart guided routes for every connection type.

About

BREMA Connect

Features
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It’s not just ice. It’s control. With Brema Connect, your machine becomes a connected system, always under your control—wherever you are. Connect your machine via Wi Fi, open the app, and manage everything remotely in seconds. Operating status, cycles, alarm notifications: every piece of information is at your fingertips, in real time. Turn on. Turn off. Start or schedule wash cycles. Without being there. It’s real remote control. Step in when needed, reducing downtime and improving operational continuity. Brema Connect gives you clear and immediate information on how your machine is running. Fewer surprises. More peace of mind. All essential data is tracked: activities, machine states, and useful maintenance information. You always have an accurate overview to improve efficiency, consumption, and daily management. Efficiency you can see. Reliability that grows. Brema Connect simplifies what used to be complex. An intuitive interface designed to take you straight to what matters. Control. Monitor. Optimize. Anywhere. Download Brema Connect and bring your machine into a new dimension of convenience.

Screenshots

EVCO Merlino2 screens
BREMA Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EVCO Merlino at fortnightly against BREMA Connect's every 5 months. EVCO Merlino also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). 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

EVCO Merlino ships an update fortnightly, BREMA Connect every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
EVCO Merlino versus BREMA Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVCO MerlinoBREMA Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVCO S.p.A.BREMA GROUP SPA

In-app purchases

None

EVCO Merlino

No in-app purchases

None

BREMA Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EVCO Merlino free?
EVCO Merlino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BREMA Connect free?
BREMA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EVCO Merlino or BREMA Connect have ads?
Neither EVCO Merlino nor BREMA Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EVCO Merlino or BREMA Connect?
EVCO Merlino ships an update fortnightly, and BREMA Connect every 5 months. Most recently, EVCO Merlino was updated on October 25, 2026 and BREMA Connect on October 25, 2026.

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