Comparison

OBD Compass vs Widget for Netatmo

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

Head to head
About

OBD Compass

Features
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The Bluetooth OBDII scan tool is loaded with essential features such as full OBDII functionality. Key Features: 1. Vehicle health check, read vehicle faults. 2. Various visual data such as numerical values, waveforms, and dials. 3. n-depth analysis of fault codes, including causes of generation, potential impacts of fault codes on vehicles, maintenance suggestions, and estimated costs, etc. 4. Maintenance records and reminders. 5. Community and Knowledge Base.

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Widget for Netatmo

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Widget for Netatmo puts your Netatmo Energy thermostat right on your iPhone Home Screen: measured temperature, target temperature (setpoint) and current mode, always at a glance without opening another app. READ-ONLY MONITORING The app does not change thermostat setpoints, schedules or modes: it shows temperature, setpoint and status for information only. To adjust your heating, use the official Netatmo apps or the thermostat itself. WHAT THE WIDGET SHOWS • Measured room temperature • Target temperature (setpoint) • Current mode (schedule, manual, heating on) • Time of the last update • The room or thermostat you choose: every widget has its own room, so with several valves you add one widget per room FREE FEATURES • Sign in with your Netatmo account (secure OAuth login) • Home Screen widget in the Classic style, small and medium sizes • List of homes and rooms linked to your account • Automatic data refresh during the day (iOS decides the timing) IN-APP PURCHASES (optional) • Layout 1: Lock Screen widget (rectangle under the clock) with room, setpoint, temperature and status • Layout 2: circle widget for the Lock Screen and StandBy, up to four side by side to keep an eye on several valves • Quick refresh: update data whenever you want with a tap on the widget, without opening the app • Widget skin: native iOS styles Home, Weather, Ring, Minimal and Detailed • Enable all features: one-time purchase that unlocks everything • Enable all: subscription that includes every feature Prices and terms are shown in the app; purchases are managed with your Apple ID. REQUIREMENTS Requires an installed Netatmo Energy thermostat (or Netatmo valves) and a Netatmo account. An internet connection is needed. TIPS • To add the widget: touch and hold the Home Screen, tap “+” and search for “Widget for Netatmo”. Lock Screen widgets are added from Lock Screen → Customize. • To pick a widget’s room: touch and hold the widget → Edit Widget → Room. • If the data looks stale, open the app and tap “Refresh”. NOTE Developed by Actisoft and compatible with Netatmo thermostats. This is not an official app and is not affiliated with Netatmo or Legrand. Netatmo is a trademark of its respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.giraitalia.com/netatmo-widget-ios-privacy-policy.html Compatible thermostats (since 1.0.3): Netatmo Smart Thermostat, Netatmo Smart Radiator Valves, Netatmo Smart Modulating Thermostat (OpenTherm), Smarther with Netatmo and BTicino thermostats, set up in the Netatmo Energy or Home + Control app. If your thermostat is not listed, the “Write to us” button in Settings sends us what we need to add it.

Screenshots

OBD Compass3 screens
Widget for Netatmo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OBD Compass at none against Widget for Netatmo's 6. OBD Compass also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Widget for Netatmo's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. Widget for Netatmo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. OBD Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBD Compass ships an update monthly, Widget for Netatmo every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
OBD Compass versus Widget for Netatmo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD CompassWidget for Netatmo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITEDActisoft S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

OBD Compass

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Widget for Netatmo

Subscriptions4
  • Small layout$0.991 Year
  • Extra small layout$0.991 Year
  • Quick access Energy app$0.991 Year
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  • Enable all$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Widget skin$0.99
  • Enable all features$19.99

Questions

Is OBD Compass free?
OBD Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widget for Netatmo free?
Widget for Netatmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OBD Compass or Widget for Netatmo have ads?
Neither OBD Compass nor Widget for Netatmo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBD Compass or Widget for Netatmo?
OBD Compass ships an update monthly, and Widget for Netatmo every 9 days. Most recently, OBD Compass was updated on October 31, 2026 and Widget for Netatmo on October 31, 2026.

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