Comparison

Hive vs MyHeating by Warmup

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

Head to head
About

Hive

Control your home's energy usage, from heating and EV charging to lighting and solar power, all from your smartphone. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with smart scheduling, real-time tracking, and personalized insights.

Highlights
  • Smart heating control
  • EV charging management
  • Smart lighting and plugs
  • Solar energy generation and storage
  • Energy usage tracking and budgeting
  • Personalized dashboard
  • Smart actions and scheduling
Features
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SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY WITH HIVE From smart heating to EV charging and so much more, Hive makes it easy to cut costs and carbon – all from your smartphone. Already trusted by more than 2 million customers, our clever technology is changing the way homes use, store and generate energy for the better. So we can get Britain living more sustainably every day. INTRODUCING THE NEW HIVE APP Our better-than-ever app has even more features to make saving energy easier – all based on feedback from real Hive users. • Personalise your dashboard to show your most-used devices first for quicker control. • Track budgets, check your history and discover more ways to save with Trends. • Switch on your devices, set smart actions and control it all from the dashboard.   HIVE THERMOSTATS • Get everything you need to take control of your heating with the best-selling Hive Thermostat - or choose the Hive Thermostat Mini for all the benefits at an even more affordable price. • Set energy-saving schedules, boost the temperature and get alerts if you’ve accidentally left the heating on. • Save energy and protect your heating system with built-in features like Frost Protection and Holiday Mode. • Boost your control with smart Hive Radiator Valves and save by never heating a room you’re not using. • Upgrade to Hive Heating Plus for even more ways to save, including insight tools, budget tracking and personalised recommendations.   HIVE EV CHARGING • Make the switch to EV easier with Hive EV Charging, including a smart home charger, installation by British Gas and simple control via the Hive app. • Pair it with any British Gas electricity tariff to access SmartCharge – our revolutionary scheduling tool that automatically charges at the greenest and cheapest times. Then, get any money you’ve saved credited on your next bill. • Or if you’re a new customer, get exclusive access to FreeCharge for a year of free charging on us! • See how much you’re spending in the Hive app and get real-time updates when your car’s ready to go.   HIVE LIGHTS, SENSORS & PLUGS • Set the mood with a swipe and get light where you need it with our ultra-efficient bulbs. • Monitor power-hungry appliances with smart plugs, so you can see how much energy you’re using at any time. • Link your whole smart home together with Motion Sensors and get it saving energy without lifting a finger.   *NEW* HIVE SOLAR • Get everything you need to power your home with greener, renewable energy, including solar panels, home battery, expert installation and full app control. • Generate free green energy from the sun, store what you don’t use with a solar battery and sell any you don’t need back to the grid. • Pair it with the Hive Solar Saver tariff from British Gas and save hundreds on your energy bills. Discover more at hivehome.com

About

MyHeating by Warmup

Control your home's heating remotely and optimize energy usage. This app uses your phone's location to automatically adjust your thermostat, ensuring comfort upon arrival and efficiency when away. It supports single and multi-zone heating systems.

Highlights
  • Remote thermostat control
  • Location-based temperature adjustment
  • Energy usage optimization
  • Multi-zone heating support
  • Natural Language Programming for adjustments
  • Customizable heating schedules
Features
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MyHeating works with your Warmup Smart WiFi Thermostat to keep your house at the right temperature and reduce your energy use automatically. It uses the location services already built in to your smartphone to calculate in the background how long it will take you to get home and set the temperature accordingly, so your home is automatically comfortable when you're there and always running efficiently. It's great for single heating zones such as central heating and works even better with multi-zone systems like underfloor heating. By using the automatic settings for different room types, MyHeating can keep zones you’re not likely to be using at that time at a comfortable, but more efficient temperature when you’re at home, ensuring bedrooms aren't unnecessarily heated during the day and just up to your comfort temperature when you’re ready for bed. With Natural Language Programming it's easy to make quick adjustments to your automatic program, or just set a simple time based heating program. A typical home can save up to £200 on energy bills with the MyHeating app and Warmup Smart Thermostats. Don't have a Warmup Smart Thermostat? Visit warmup.co.uk for details Please note, continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Hive4 screens
MyHeating by Warmup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hive at 4.2 against MyHeating by Warmup's 1.9. Hive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MyHeating by Warmup's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hive holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hive has 814 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Hive's written reviews are positive against 14% of MyHeating by Warmup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hive ships an update fortnightly, MyHeating by Warmup every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hive versus MyHeating by Warmup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiveMyHeating by Warmup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (814 ratings) — better1.9 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews18.4% of reviews — better14.4% of reviews
Number of ratings814 — better54
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentrica Hive LimitedWarmup plc

Customer experience

Hive

All ratings802 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews1,959 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral10.4%
Negative71.2%

MyHeating by Warmup

All ratings37 ratings
Positive24.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative67.6%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive14.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative82.9%

User reviews

Hive

From 814 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure system
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Integrates well with Alexa and Google

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Scheduling problems
  • 🔋 High battery drain on devices
  • 👎 Paywall for basic features

MyHeating by Warmup

From 54 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works fine
  • 🚀 Underfloor heating works well
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable
  • 👍 Useful app for controlling heating remotely

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 👎 Confusing and not user-friendly
  • 👎 Limited functionality
  • 👎 Poor app design
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently

Bugs and requests

Hive

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • Heating/cooling schedules not working as expected
  • Camera live view and recordings not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More granular scheduling controls
  • Better integration with smart home platforms
  • Improved camera functionality and recording

MyHeating by Warmup

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Settings not saving properly
  • Connectivity issues with WiFi
  • Inconsistent temperature readings
  • Scheduling problems
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  • Geolocation not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • Simple on/off controls
  • Ability to set custom schedules
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Improved energy usage tracking
  • Clearer indicators for heating status
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  • Easier room/zone management

In-app purchases

None

Hive

No in-app purchases

None

MyHeating by Warmup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hive free?
Hive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyHeating by Warmup free?
MyHeating by Warmup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hive or MyHeating by Warmup?
Hive is rated higher. Hive averages 4.2 out of 5 from 814 ratings, while MyHeating by Warmup averages 1.9 from 54 ratings.
Do Hive or MyHeating by Warmup have ads?
MyHeating by Warmup shows ads; Hive does not.
Which is updated more often, Hive or MyHeating by Warmup?
Hive ships an update fortnightly, and MyHeating by Warmup every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hive was updated on October 29, 2026 and MyHeating by Warmup on October 24, 2026.

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