Comparison

EasyStart Call Basic vs ThermoConnect

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

Head to head
About

EasyStart Call Basic

Control your Eberspächer pre-heater remotely from your smartphone. Start, stop, and set heating times from anywhere in the world. Requires an EasyStart Call GSM receiver and an Eberspächer pre-heater in your vehicle.

Highlights
  • Remote pre-heater operation
  • Start and stop heating
  • Set desired runtime
  • Control Eberspächer water heaters
  • Worldwide access
Features
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The official app “EasyStart Call Basic” from Eberspächer is free of charge and enables the convenient operation of one Eberspächer pre-heater via your Smartphone. Access the Eberspächer pre-heater in your vehicle conveniently and quickly from anywhere in the world. Start and stop the heating process directly, and set the desired runtime of the heater. All you need do to use the free app is install an EasyStart Call (GSM receiver) and an Eberspächer pre-heater in your vehicle. OVERVIEW OF THE MAIN FEATURES: - Operate Eberspächer water heaters - Switch the pre-heater on and off with indication of the running time

About

ThermoConnect

Control your vehicle's parking heater remotely from anywhere. Set custom timers, monitor cabin temperature and battery, and track your vehicle's location with GPS. Receive alerts if your vehicle is moved without permission.

Highlights
  • Remote auxiliary heater control
  • Customizable start timers
  • Vehicle GPS location tracking
  • GPS-based geo-fence alerts
  • Cabin temperature monitoring
  • Battery voltage monitoring
Features
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ThermoConnect gives you an effortless mobile app control to your Webasto parking heater. Use the intuitive ThermoConnect app to pre-heat you vehicle from anywhere in the world. Create versatile start timers, monitor vehicle cockpit temperature and battery voltage or even check the current vehicle location with the help of an integrated GPS. You can even create a geo-fence so that you get an alert when someone moves your vehicle without your consent. This application requires that a separate ThermoConnect or a Cronus Smart control device is installed in your vehicle. App features for ThermoConnect control unit: - Vehicle auxiliary heater remote control - Versatile and unlimited timers (both start and departure time) - Vehicle GPS location - GPS-based geo-fence - Cockpit temperature and battery voltage monitoring - Control multiple ThermoConnect devices with one application - Can also be used with a web browser at https://my.webastoconnect.com App features for Cronus Smart control unit: - Close range communication using bluetooth - Vehicle auxiliary heater remote control - Versatile start timer - Cockpit temperature and battery voltage monitoring

Screenshots

EasyStart Call Basic4 screens
ThermoConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThermoConnect at 35% against EasyStart Call Basic's 0%. ThermoConnect also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 72 months). EasyStart Call Basic's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 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

EasyStart Call Basic ships an update every 72 months, ThermoConnect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
EasyStart Call Basic versus ThermoConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyStart Call BasicThermoConnect
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews34.6% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 72 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEberspacher Climate Control Systems International GmbHWebasto Roof & Components SE

Customer experience

EasyStart Call Basic

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ThermoConnect

Written reviews52 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative53.8%

In-app purchases

None

EasyStart Call Basic

No in-app purchases

None

ThermoConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyStart Call Basic free?
EasyStart Call Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThermoConnect free?
ThermoConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EasyStart Call Basic or ThermoConnect have ads?
Neither EasyStart Call Basic nor ThermoConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyStart Call Basic or ThermoConnect?
EasyStart Call Basic ships an update every 72 months, and ThermoConnect every 5 months. Most recently, EasyStart Call Basic was updated on September 23, 2026 and ThermoConnect on September 29, 2026.

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