Comparison

NetHome Plus vs eWeLink

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

Head to head
About

NetHome Plus

Control your smart air conditioner remotely for comfort, efficiency, and safety. Customize sleep settings and schedule automatic operation. This app connects to smart Wi-Fi modules and cloud services for enhanced air quality management.

Highlights
  • Remote air conditioner control
  • Customizable sleep curves
  • Time scheduling for auto-switching
  • Comfort, efficiency, and safety settings
  • New user experience with interactive design
Features
Read full description

NetHome Plus is one app which published with smart air conditioner, it is compatible with smart wifi module and connected with open cloud service. 1. Simply Control Air conditioner: Comfort, Efficiency, and Safety. 2. New User Experience: Special functions and UI interactive design 3. Remote Control: Obtain and Modify Your Home Air Quality Anywhere 4. Sleep Curve: Customize Your Comfortable Sleep 5. Time Scheduling: Auto Switch by Appointment Time Please check the User Manual for detailed information.

About

eWeLink

This app acts as a central hub for controlling a wide range of smart home devices from multiple brands. It allows for remote operation, scheduling, and integration with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home, as well as IFTTT for advanced automation.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and timers
  • Smart scene creation
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Device sharing and grouping
  • LAN mode operation
Features
Read full description

One app, countless devices eWeLink is the app platform that supports multiple brands of smart devices including Sonoff. It enables connections between diversified smart hardware and integrates popular Smart Speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home. Moreover, eWeLink works with IFTTT, serving as the ultimate home control center. Features Remote control, Schedule, Timer, Loop timer, Inching, Interlock, Smart Scene, Sharing, Grouping, LAN mode, etc. Compatible Devices Smart curtain, Door Locks, Wall Switch, Socket, Smart Light Bulb, RF Remote Controller, IoT Camera, Motion Sensor, etc. Using voice command Connect Google Home with Smart We Link. Connect Amazon Alexa with the “eWeLink Smart Home” skill. IFTTT, Do more with eWeLink such as “Track your eWeLink 1 channel switch usage on Google spreadsheet” or “Turn on/off your eWeLink 1 channel switch as you leave home” eWeLink works with everything Our team commits to fulfill the mission, that is, “eWeLink Support, Works with everything”. We spare every effort in expanding the list of eWeLink Support brands and products. eWeLink is also a full-fledged IoT Smart Home turnkey solution which includes WiFi/Zigbee/GSM/Bluetooth module and firmware, PCBA hardware, global IoT SaaS platform, and open API, etc. It enables brands launching their own smart devices at minimal time and cost. Keep in touch For technical support: support@ewelink.zendesk.com Our official website: http://www.ewelink.cc/en Get the latest news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewelink.support Auto-renewed eWeLink Advanced Plan --Advanced Benefits: all eWeLink advanced features: Web Version, Keyboard Shortcuts, Turning Phones into Cameras, Capacity Expansion, and more. --Billing Cycle: 1 Month (Subscribe Monthly for all advanced features), 12 Months (Subscribe Annually for all advanced features) --Subscription Fee: $1.9, per month with monthly billing; $9.9, per year with annual billing. --Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. --Cancel the auto-renewal: You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes/Apple ID Account Settings at least 24-hour before the billing date. --Renew: Payment will be deducted automatically from your iTunes account within 24 hours before the billing date. After deducted successfully, your billing cycle will extend to the next billing date automatically. --Privacy Policy: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/privacy-ewelink/9844.html --Agreement of Users: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/user-agreement-ewelink/9847.html --Service Agreement of Memberships: https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink-ios/11727.html --Auto-renewal Service Agreement https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink-ios/11732.html

Screenshots

NetHome Plus4 screens
eWeLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetHome Plus at 4.8 against eWeLink's 2.7. NetHome Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 29) and ratings volume (14K vs 64). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. eWeLink sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NetHome Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetHome Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetHome Plus has 14K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of NetHome Plus's written reviews are positive against 28% of eWeLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetHome Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, eWeLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NetHome Plus versus eWeLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetHome PluseWeLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better2.7 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews30.1% of reviews — better27.6% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better64
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Meizhi Compressor Co., Ltd.Shenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

NetHome Plus

All ratings13,652 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,135 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral15.1%
Negative54.8%

eWeLink

All ratings64 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.8%
Written reviews1,701 reviews
Positive27.6%
Neutral12.3%
Negative60.1%

User reviews

NetHome Plus

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well with Wi-Fi and Rinnai AC
  • 👍 Great app that is still being updated
  • 👍 Allows remote control of AC units
  • 👍 Provides detailed control and monitoring
  • 👍 Schedules work well when they do

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
  • 🐛 Schedules not working reliably
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices and networks
  • 🐛 Weather data not functioning properly
  • 🐛 Clunky user interface and poor translations

eWeLink

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick response time
  • 💡 Integrates with Alexa and Google Home
  • 👍 Reliable performance
  • 👍 Flexible scheduling and automation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Pairing problems
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable device control
  • 🐛 Buggy firmware updates

Bugs and requests

NetHome Plus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Schedules not turning units on/off as expected
  • Frequent app crashes and login failures
  • Compatibility issues with 5GHz Wi-Fi networks
  • Weather data not displaying correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for Matter and HomeKit integration
  • Ability to control LED lights on AC units
  • More advanced scheduling and automation options
  • Improved Alexa and Google Home integration

eWeLink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • Timers and schedules not working as expected
  • Inability to select Wi-Fi network during setup
  • App login issues and frequent sign-outs
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more smart home platforms
  • Improve device sharing and multi-user functionality
  • Provide more advanced automation and scheduling options
  • Add an offline mode for local device control
  • Improve app UI and UX for better usability

In-app purchases

None

NetHome Plus

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

eWeLink

Subscriptions11
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly$1.991 Month
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial10 variants$2.191 Month
Show 8 more
  • 摄像头云服务-月套餐1 Month trial$2.191 Month
  • Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Annual subscription$9.991 Year
  • Prime Plan · Annual subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)3 Months trial5 variants$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History (billed 1 year)1 Month trial5 variants$19.991 Year
  • 30-Days History(billed 1 year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is NetHome Plus free?
NetHome Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eWeLink free?
eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NetHome Plus or eWeLink?
NetHome Plus is rated higher. NetHome Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while eWeLink averages 2.7 from 64 ratings.
Do NetHome Plus or eWeLink have ads?
Neither NetHome Plus nor eWeLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetHome Plus or eWeLink?
NetHome Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and eWeLink monthly. Most recently, NetHome Plus was updated on September 23, 2026 and eWeLink on September 24, 2026.

Other comparisons