Comparison

NetHome Plus vs STBS

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
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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

STBS

Features
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STBS - School Guardian is a solution that allows Parents and/or Guardians to pick up their kids more safer and faster. Simple to use. Simply notify when you are getting out of home or work to pick up your son our daughter and the app will do the rest. When you get close enough to the school, the application will automatically send the school a notification, so they will be able to prepare he or she to pick up time. is a solution that allows Parents and/or Guardians to pick up their kids more safer and faster. Simple to use. Simply notify when you are getting out of home or work to pick up your son our daughter and the app will do the rest. When you get close enough to the school, the application will automatically send the school a notification, so they will be able to prepare he or she to pick up time.

Screenshots

NetHome Plus4 screens
STBS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NetHome Plus at 4 against STBS's 2. STBS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NetHome Plus versus STBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetHome PlusSTBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Meizhi Compressor Co., Ltd.ASOCIACION CIVIL SAINT BRENDANS SCHOOL

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

STBS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NetHome Plus

No in-app purchases

None

STBS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetHome Plus free?
NetHome Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STBS free?
STBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetHome Plus or STBS have ads?
Neither NetHome Plus nor STBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetHome Plus or STBS?
NetHome Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and STBS every 3 weeks. Most recently, NetHome Plus was updated on November 5, 2026 and STBS on October 25, 2026.

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