Comparison

MCZ SMS vs Samcla Scrinster

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Samcla Scrinster

Manage Samcla SCR devices in the field without internet. Connects via Bluetooth to a gateway for device interaction. Perform essential functions like battery testing, RF level checks, and manual watering.

Highlights
  • Offline device management
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Battery testing
  • RF level testing
  • Counter reading
  • Manual watering
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Samcla Scrinster is the professional APP for managing, in field and with no Internet connection, all Samcla SCR devices. Samcla CNS602 gateway is required to connect Samcla Scrinster APP with terminal devices. Smartphone Bluetooth connection is used to connect the Samcla Scrinster APP and the gateway CNS602 each other. All basic functions are available in the APP: battery test, RF level test, Counter reading, manual watering, etc.

Screenshots

MCZ SMS4 screens
Samcla Scrinster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MCZ SMS at every 9 days against Samcla Scrinster's every 33 months. MCZ SMS also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

MCZ SMS ships an update every 9 days, Samcla Scrinster every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MCZ SMS versus Samcla Scrinster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCZ SMSSamcla Scrinster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMCZ GROUP S.P.A.Samcla-esic

Customer experience

MCZ SMS

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Samcla Scrinster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MCZ SMS

No in-app purchases

None

Samcla Scrinster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MCZ SMS free?
MCZ SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samcla Scrinster free?
Samcla Scrinster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MCZ SMS or Samcla Scrinster have ads?
Neither MCZ SMS nor Samcla Scrinster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MCZ SMS or Samcla Scrinster?
MCZ SMS ships an update every 9 days, and Samcla Scrinster every 33 months. Most recently, MCZ SMS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Samcla Scrinster on November 2, 2026.

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