Comparison

MCZ SMS vs Plain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Plain

Features
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This app allows Wifi/BLE communication with Navel Plus Micronova IoT modules. This way it is possible to remotely or locally control the pellet stove connected to the Navel Plus. The supported functions are: Turning on/off Setting the room temperature Setting the main ventilation Setting the duct ventilation Setting the power Setting the daily and weekly timer function

Screenshots

MCZ SMS4 screens
Plain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MCZ SMS at 7.0 against Plain's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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, Plain every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
MCZ SMS versus Plain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCZ SMSPlain
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS7.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMCZ GROUP S.P.A.Micronova Srl

In-app purchases

None

MCZ SMS

No in-app purchases

None

Plain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MCZ SMS free?
MCZ SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plain free?
Plain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MCZ SMS or Plain have ads?
Neither MCZ SMS nor Plain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MCZ SMS or Plain?
MCZ SMS ships an update every 9 days, and Plain every 10 days. Most recently, MCZ SMS was updated on October 10, 2026 and Plain on October 15, 2026.

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