Comparison

ViCare vs Škoda Smart

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

Head to head
About

ViCare

Remotely manage your home heating system with an intuitive interface. Monitor system status, adjust temperatures, and set schedules to save energy and ensure comfort. Offers convenient shortcuts for common actions like hot water requests or vacation mode.

Highlights
  • Remote heating system control
  • Temperature adjustment
  • Daily scheduling for energy saving
  • System status monitoring
  • Hot water and away shortcuts
  • Holiday program settings
Features
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ViCare - the best way to connect to your Viessmann heating system. New possibilities to control your heating system via the internet offers the ViCare app. With the simple graphical user interface of ViCare, the operation of the heating system is very intuitive. Feel secure Warmth and reassurance in one ● In one view, get an instant check if everything is in order Save costs Set your preferred room temperature and save money when you’re away from home ● Simple, convenient operation of your heating system ● Store daily schedules and automatically save energy costs ● Set basic functions at the touch of a button on your smartphone Core functions (depending on heating system): ● Displaying the status of your heating ● Capability to set up the most important functions of your heating system ● Store your daily routine to automatically save energy costs ● View outside temperature history ● Shortcuts e.g.: I want hot water or I’m away ● Holiday program Please note: We publish the functions gradually! You can expect several small updates in the next weeks and months. There will be always something new to discover. Comments or feedback? Share your thoughts with us and other users in our Viessmann Community! https://www.viessmann-community.com/ ____________ Important: The ViCare app can be used in conjunction with an internet-compatible Viessmann heating system or in conjunction with the Viessmann Vitoconnect WLAN module or a Viessmann heating system with an integrated Internet interface. Functions available in ViCare are depending on functions available on boiler itself. ____________ Terms of use: https://climate-solutions.com/vicare/terms-of-use/US/en.html

About

Škoda Smart

Control and access exclusive features for your Škoda vehicle through a single, intuitive interface. Enhance your driving experience with convenient access to vehicle functions.

Highlights
  • Exclusive vehicle features access
  • Remote vehicle controls
  • User-friendly interface
  • Enhanced driving experience
Features
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Experience driving like never before with Škoda Smart App. Access exclusive features and controls for your Škoda vehicle all from one user-friendly interface.

Screenshots

ViCare4 screens
Škoda Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ViCare at 4.5 against Škoda Smart's 1.0. ViCare also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 9). Škoda Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ViCare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Škoda Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ViCare holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ViCare has 1.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of ViCare's written reviews are positive against 0% of Škoda Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViCare ships an update every 9 days, Škoda Smart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ViCare versus Škoda Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViCareŠkoda Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better1.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size727 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViessmann IT Service GmbHVolkswagen Group Singapore Pte Ltd

Customer experience

ViCare

All ratings1,320 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews756 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative47.5%

Škoda Smart

All ratings9 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

ViCare

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to load or gets stuck on loading screen
  • Settings changes not syncing properly with boiler
  • Incorrect time zone and DST adjustments
  • Frequent loss of connectivity to boiler

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a simple 'boost' or 'quick on' heating mode
  • Provide more granular control over heating and hot water schedules
  • Enable integration with smart home platforms like Alexa or HomeKit
  • Improve data visualization and historical energy usage tracking

Škoda Smart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ViCare

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$33.991 Year
None

Škoda Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ViCare free?
ViCare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Škoda Smart free?
Škoda Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ViCare or Škoda Smart?
ViCare is rated higher. ViCare averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Škoda Smart averages 1.0 from 9 ratings.
Do ViCare or Škoda Smart have ads?
Neither ViCare nor Škoda Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViCare or Škoda Smart?
ViCare ships an update every 9 days, and Škoda Smart every 6 weeks. Most recently, ViCare was updated on November 6, 2026 and Škoda Smart on November 3, 2026.

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