# NetHome Plus vs eWeLink

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | NetHome Plus | eWeLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethome-plus/id1008001920/reviews)** | [2.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **30.1% of reviews** | 27.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangdong Meizhi Compressor Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441287281) | [Shenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035163157) |

## What reviewers say

### NetHome Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethome-plus/id1008001920)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 month) | $2.19 | per month |
| 摄像头云服务-月套餐 | $2.19 | per month |
| Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan · Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Prime Plan · Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History (billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Days History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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.

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