MetzRemote vs EHW+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MetzRemote
Control compatible Metz Classic TVs from your smartphone or tablet. Manage channels, input text, stream media, and set recordings remotely. Offers a comprehensive electronic program guide and station editing features.
- Remote control with up to 30 functions
- Text input via mobile keyboard
- Electronic program guide (EPG)
- Station editor for favorite lists
- Wake On LAN functionality
- Stream local media to TV
- Control recordings remotely
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MetzRemote brings Metz-like ease of use to your smartphone/tablet. Compatibility with following devices from Metz Classic series: FA (Primus, Lunis, Aurus, Aurus sl, Taris, Cubus ) FB (Cubus compact) TY (Micos, Fineo, Topas, Alegra, Calea) TX (Planea, Topas, Novum, Micos, Fineo) TW (Merio, Solea, Topas, Primus, Pureo, Clarea, Planea) The app is not compatible with Metz Blue devices (Metz Icon is blue). Short hint: - Mobile device and TV should be in the same network - In your Metz TV activate under Menu/Network/Local services "Allow 'MetzRemote' app" The app provides several functions: #Remote Control + Remote control: Control your TV device easily. + Functions: Select from up to 30 TV-functions for faster navigation. + Stations: Navigate to stations and favourite lists by click. + Text-input: Simply fill out text dialogs on TV with your mobile keyboard. + Weblinks: Save your websites and open them on your Metz-TV. #EPG- Electronic programme guide + Get overview of current and future programs from your favorite list. + Create record and/or reminder for programs. #Internet timer + Create records on the go with this smart web-app. #Station Editor + Manage your favorite lists: Add, move or remove stations and favorite lists with just a few clicks. #Wake On LAN + Switch on your Metz-TV from standby-mode or use this feature for other WOL-ably devices. #Mediaserver + Stream your local pictures and music on your Metz-TV + Watch your PVR-recordings, Live-TV or media from other DLNA server on your mobile device* Useful hints: #Remote Control - The „OK“ button in the middle of the main screen replaces the cursor input of the physical remote control unit („up, down, right, left“). Performed swipes will be recognized along with a haptic feedback. - In the main view the size of the buttons can be adjusted with two-finger-zoom input. - Pressing the button on the bottom right leads to all buttons, which are not available in the main view. - Rearrange functions with Drag&Drop. - Websites can be saved directly in "Weblinks" of Metz Remote with Safari browser sharing option. #EPG - Sync your app with the current available EPG events from TV by clicking on 'sync' button/icon in navigation bar. - In "Settings" you can select a favorite list for your EPG events. - For records outside the TV-network: Register your TV and yourself in advance for Internet-Timer. If you leave the TV-network, clicking on "Record" will lead you automatically to your Internet-Timer account. Your EPG-information is already filled out and you can start the record-planning. - View "Timer overview" shows only timer created with Metz Remote. Overview with created Internet-Timers you can get directly in Internet-Timer web application. #Internet Timer: - Register TV: Home/Menu/Network/Internet services/Internet Timer. - Get Activation code easily: After TV-registration, activation code will be saved automatically during EPG-sync with Metz Remote in your Internet-Timer account. #Station Editor - Synchronizing your modified station table with your TV set overrides its table. It is recommended to create a backup of your station table, using the export functionality of the TV set, to prevent data loss. - Moving stations is triggered by long pressing a station list entry. You can not only move single stations, but multiple selected stations. - Using the additional editing mode (triggered by selecting a station) you can move, remove or rename stations. #Mediaserver To use this feature, activate in your Metz-TV Menu/Network/Local services 'Allow Mediaplayer' and set 'Media Server' to 'Active'. For best possible usage we recommend to update your Metz TV software. *This app uses VLCkit provided by VideoLAN. VLCKit is under the LGPLv2.1 license.
EHW+
Track and analyze your electricity, heating, and water consumption to reduce utility costs and environmental impact. Monitor various meter types, view cost overviews, and receive tips for saving energy. Supports multiple properties and household members.
- Record and evaluate meter readings
- Track electricity, heating, and water usage
- Cost overview and consumption analysis
- Support for various meter types
- Data import/export and cloud sync
- Manage multiple properties and users
- Dark mode support
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Reduce utility costs & protect the environment Recording and evaluating meter readings Be a climate hero now and use the app The free app EHW+ makes it possible to find out about one's own consumption of electricity, heating and water and the ancillary costs in order to better assess and regulate them. This is good for the wallet and good for the climate. Supported: * Electricity meters (also HT/NT meters). * Water meters (hot water/cold water) * Radiators with evaporator * Oil heating systems * Gas heating systems * Photovoltaic systems/solar systems (electricity feed-in meter*) * Water extraction meter*. Free basic functions: * All meters and readings in one app: there is no limit to how many meters or meter readings you can store. * Minute-by-minute entries and calculations: You determine yourself when you read the meter readings. All calculations are made to the minute. * Cost overview: What does it cost to fill a bathtub? What is the impact of a rising oil price/gas price? See if the cost of electricity/power consumption increases or decreases. * News/tips around utility costs/eco-electricity/climate change. * Meter replacement: The app automatically detects when a meter has been replaced. * Monthly consumption for the last twelve months * Cost calculation based on price per unit * Analyze whether your electricity/water consumption is high or low compared to the German average * Find out which room is heated the most. Assign a room to a meter if it only represents consumption in one room (e.g., two water meters for the bathroom only) * NEW: Compare activities like washing/showering/dishwasher/... * Use the app in dark mode (optional) Import/Export/Sync: * Save meter readings as JSON file (suitable for import). * Import existing meter readings via CSV file * Export all meter readings of your housing unit as a table file*. * Synchronize all your properties in the cloud (optional) * All household members have access to the data Other: * Support for water deduction meters*. * Manage as many residential units as you like*. * Vote on which feature to develop next. Feedback: The app was developed as recently as December 2020. Feedback on the app is highly welcome. * Paid (InApp purchase or monthly subscription). Privacy Manager: https://app.ehwplus.com/#/consent Privacy terms: https://app.ehwplus.com/#/privacy Terms of usage: https://app.ehwplus.com/#/terms
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Verdict
MetzRemote and EHW+ both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of EHW+'s written reviews are positive against 12% of MetzRemote's. EHW+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). MetzRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. EHW+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MetzRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MetzRemote against 5.0 for EHW+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of MetzRemote's written reviews are positive against 95% of EHW+'s.
MetzRemote ships an update every 7 months, EHW+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetzRemote | EHW+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | 95.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | METZ Consumer Electronics GmbH | Timo Baehr |
Customer experience
MetzRemote
EHW+
In-app purchases
MetzRemote
No in-app purchases
EHW+
- Premium$0.991 Month
- Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$7.491 Year
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- Annual subscription$8.991 Year
- Water extraction meter$3.99
- Einspeiszähler für PV-Anlagen$3.99
- Multiple objects$4.99
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- Further statistics$8.99









