Comparison

ViCare vs HB

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

Head to head
About

ViCare

Control your home heating system remotely with this app. Adjust temperatures, set schedules, and monitor system status for comfort and energy savings. Receive alerts and manage basic functions from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote heating system control
  • Set preferred room temperatures
  • Create daily heating schedules
  • Monitor system status
  • Energy cost savings
  • 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

HB

Features
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HB-Biorhythmus macht persönliche Biorhythmus-Verläufe übersichtlich und leicht verständlich. Erstelle Profile für dich, deine Familie oder Freunde und betrachte die körperlichen, emotionalen, geistigen und intuitiven Zyklen für verschiedene Tage und Zeiträume. Farbige Diagramme, Tageswerte und Übergangstage helfen dir, die berechneten Verläufe schnell zu erfassen. Mit dem persönlichen Realitätscheck kannst du regelmäßig festhalten, wie du deine Energie, Stimmung und deinen Fokus tatsächlich wahrnimmst. Die Auswertungen stellen deine Eingaben den berechneten Biorhythmuswerten gegenüber und zeigen mögliche Übereinstimmungen, Unterschiede und persönliche Muster. FUNKTIONEN • Vier Biorhythmuszyklen: körperlich, emotional, geistig und intuitiv • Übersichtliche Diagramme für verschiedene Zeiträume • Tageswerte mit Tendenzen und Übergangstagen • Mehrere Profile anlegen und gemeinsam vergleichen • Individuelle Profilbilder verwenden • Persönlicher Realitätscheck für Energie, Stimmung und Fokus • Auswertungen für positive und negative Phasen • Vergleich von Biorhythmus und persönlichen Einträgen • Helle, dunkle oder automatische Darstellung • Optionale Synchronisierung über deinen privaten iCloud-Account LIGHTVERSION UND VOLLVERSION Die kostenlose Lightversion bietet: • Ein persönliches Profil • Körperlichen und emotionalen Biorhythmus • Diagramme für einen Zeitraum von 14 Tagen • Bis zu vier persönliche Realitätschecks Mit einem einmaligen In-App-Kauf schaltest du die Vollversion dauerhaft frei: • Bis zu zehn Profile • Geistiger und intuitiver Biorhythmus • Zusätzliche Zeiträume von 31 Tagen und drei Monaten • Unbegrenzte persönliche Realitätschecks • Vollständige Auswertungen und Vergleiche DEINE DATEN Deine Profile, Geburtsdaten, Profilbilder und persönlichen Einträge bleiben deinem Benutzerkonto zugeordnet. Die App benötigt kein öffentliches Benutzerprofil und keine sozialen Netzwerke. WICHTIGER HINWEIS Biorhythmuswerte beruhen auf einem traditionellen Modell. Die App ist kein Medizinprodukt und nicht für Diagnosen, Behandlungen, medizinische Entscheidungen oder verlässliche Leistungsprognosen bestimmt. Du hast Fragen, Anregungen oder Feedback? E-Mail: bernhard.halbauer@gmail.com Web: www.hb-mobilesoft.com

Screenshots

ViCare4 screens
HB4 screens

Verdict

The call

ViCare and HB are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and HB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViCare ships an update every 9 days, HB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ViCare versus HB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViCareHB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size727 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViessmann IT Service GmbHBernhard Halbauer

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

HB

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
1 purchases

HB

One-time1
  • Freischaltung Vollversion$3.99

Questions

Is ViCare free?
ViCare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HB free?
HB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ViCare or HB have ads?
Neither ViCare nor HB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViCare or HB?
ViCare ships an update every 9 days, and HB every 2 weeks. Most recently, ViCare was updated on November 1, 2026 and HB on October 31, 2026.

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