MCZ SMS vs Total Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MCZ SMS
Control your pellet stove remotely by sending SMS commands. This app simplifies the process by generating pre-written messages to manage basic functions, check status, and receive alerts. Requires a compatible GPRS modem.
- Remote stove control via SMS
- Check operating status
- Receive alarm notifications
- User-friendly SMS generation
- Pre-written SMS messages
- Quick and error-proof interaction
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MCZ Group SPA is one of the leading suppliers of pellet products which all share the same DNA: innovation and design. Via the GPRS modem connected to the stove’s electronic board, you can carry out basic tasks to control the product remotely, check its operating status and receive a text message in the event of an alarm. All tasks are performed by simply sending an SMS message and the modem replies with an SMS message or rings once or several times. By downloading this APP, text messages are created automatically and interaction with the GPRS modem is very user-friendly, quick and error-proof. The APP has pre-written SMS messages and the various tasks can be easily identified without having to check the manual. To download this APP and ensure it works properly, you need to purchase the GPRS modem, which is compatible with products with the Active+ system to control combustion. Check the network coverage in the area where the product is installed before launching the APP.
Total Control
Manage your La Nordica-Extraflame pellet products remotely using your smartphone. This app allows you to add and configure your Wi-Fi-enabled devices for seamless interaction.
- Control pellet products
- Wi-Fi module integration
- Add and configure devices
- Smartphone management
- Remote interaction
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Total Control is the app for controlling your La Nordica-Extraflame pellet products equipped with Wi-Fi module using your smartphone. Add and configure your products in this app to interact with them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MCZ SMS at every 9 days against Total Control's every 66 months. MCZ SMS also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MCZ SMS ships an update every 9 days, Total Control every 66 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCZ SMS | Total Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better | 11.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 66 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MCZ GROUP S.P.A. | Extraflame S.p.A. |
Customer experience
MCZ SMS
Total Control
In-app purchases
MCZ SMS
No in-app purchases
Total Control
No in-app purchases
