eero wifi system vs Schlage Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eero wifi system
Easily set up and manage your home WiFi system. Enjoy fast, reliable internet throughout your home with automatic updates for improved performance and security. Manage devices, share your network securely, and control internet access for screen time.
- Easy setup in minutes
- Automatic software updates
- Remote network management
- Guest network sharing
- Internet access scheduling
- Device blocking
- eero Plus subscription
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The eero app allows you to easily set up and manage your eero WiFi system (sold separately). The world’s first home WiFi system, eero blankets your home in fast, reliable WiFi. eero stays new and gets better with frequent software updates, improving performance, while also bringing new features and security improvements. It’s simple to set up and easy to manage. With a network that expands as far as you need, you’ll finally be able to stream, work, and play, from every corner of your home — and from the backyard, too. eero features: - Setup in minutes - Automatic updates with new features, performance improvements, and the latest eero security standards - View and manage your network from anywhere - Easily and securely share your network with guests - Schedule or pause internet access to manage screen time - Block devices from using your network - eero Plus (sold separately) - a subscription service that includes advanced security, additional parental controls, and VIP access to our team of WiFi experts. It also includes a suite of online security solutions, including a password manager, antivirus software, and a VPN powered by Guardian. We want to hear your feedback. For any feature requests or thoughts on how we can improve, reach out at support@eero.com. By using this app, you agree to eero’s Terms of Service (https://eero.com/legal/tos) and Privacy Policy (https://eero.com/legal/privacy).
Schlage Home
Control and monitor your Schlage smart locks remotely from anywhere. Manage access codes, view lock history, and receive notifications for enhanced home security and convenience.
- Remote lock/unlock
- Manage access codes
- View lock history
- Customizable notifications
- Schedule access
- Smart home integration
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For over a century, Schlage has been trusted by millions of homes to help protect what matters most – peace of mind. The Schlage Home app lets you control and monitor your home from anywhere when your Schlage locks are paired to a home WiFi network. Through a secure, encrypted connection, easily lock and unlock your doors with the touch of a button, conveniently manage multiple homes, schedule unique access codes for trusted users, view lock history, and pair your Schlage locks with leading smart home systems. This app works with the Schlage Encode Plus™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Schlage Encode™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt and Lever, Schlage Arrive™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt, and Schlage Sense® Smart Deadbolt. The Schlage Home app for Apple Watch works with the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt and Lever, allowing users to lock/unlock and check the status of their locks from the Schlage Home app on their Apple Watch. SCHLAGE ENCODE PLUS SMART WIFI DEADBOLT, SCHLAGE ENCODE SMART WIFI DEADBOLT AND LEVER, AND SCHLAGE ARRIVE SMART WIFI DEADBOLT These locks feature built-in WiFi, so you don’t need to purchase additional hubs or accessories for remote access. When your lock is paired to your smartphone and connected to your home’s WiFi network, conveniently use the Schlage Home app to: - Lock/unlock; Check your lock’s status from anywhere - Manage up to 250 unique access codes per lock (up to 100 codes for Schlage Encode Plus) - Schedule access codes as always-on, recurring at specific times/days, or temporary with a specific start and end date/time - Share virtual keys for full administrative access or guest lock/unlock only access - View lock history log - Customize push notifications to be alerted if specific access codes are used and when your door is locked/unlocked - Select time delay for auto-locking - Receive low battery advance warnings - Set built-in alarm warnings (excluding Schlage Arrive) - Pair with leading smart home speakers and ecosystems SCHLAGE ENCODE PLUS SMART WIFI DEADBOLT + APPLE HOME In addition to the features & benefits above, the Schlage Encode Plus deadbolt works with Apple Home. After creating an account with Schlage, use the Schlage Home app to pair your lock with the Apple Home app to: - Create an Apple home key in the Wallet app for easy, secure access to your home using your iPhone or Apple Watch - Create and manage always-on access codes in your Apple Home app - Lock/unlock your deadbolt from your iPhone and Apple Watch - Use Siri voice control to operate and check the status of your lock - Make your lock part of automations or control it with the Apple Home app remotely when used with a HomePod or Apple TV set up as a home hub SCHLAGE SENSE SMART DEADBOLT The Schlage Sense deadbolt features Bluetooth technology, allowing you to easily use your smartphone with the Schlage Home app to, within Bluetooth range: - Lock/unlock and check your lock’s status - Manage up to 30 unique access codes per lock - Schedule access codes as always-on or recurring at specific times/days - Share virtual keys for full administrative access or guest lock/unlock only access - View lock history log - Select time delay for auto-locking - Set built-in alarm warnings based on the type of disturbance detected You must pair with a Schlage Sense WiFi Adapter and your home WiFi network to: - Control and monitor your lock remotely - Pair with leading smart home speakers and ecosystems - Receive push notifications when specific access codes are used or when your door is locked/unlocked - Make your Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt accessible when you are away from home with Apple Home. Remotely control and automate your lock with the Apple Home app when used with a HomePod, Apple TV or iPad set up as a home hub The Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt is not supported by the Schlage Home app. Visit Schlage’s website for more information on compatible home hubs and apps for the Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt. Works best in iPhone 11 or newer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Schlage Home at none against eero wifi system's 4. eero wifi system's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#17 vs #172). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. eero wifi system sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Schlage Home asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for eero wifi system against 4.8 for Schlage Home. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204K and 247K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of eero wifi system's written reviews are positive against 35% of Schlage Home's.
eero wifi system ships an update every 3 weeks, Schlage Home every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | eero wifi system | Schlage Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (204K ratings) | 4.8 (247K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews — better | 35.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 204K | 247K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | #172 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eero LLC | Schlage Lock Company |
Customer experience
eero wifi system
Schlage Home
User reviews
eero wifi system
From 204K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent WiFi coverage
- 👍 Easy setup and configuration
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 🚀 Reliable and stable network
- 👍 Helpful customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and sync issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required for basic features
- 🤔 Lack of advanced configuration options
- 🤔 Inaccurate device status and activity tracking
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance after updates
Schlage Home
From 247K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to install and set up
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- 👍 Convenient remote access
- 💡 Useful features like auto-lock and multiple user codes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and unreliable app
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 👎 Difficult to add/manage users and codes
- 🔍 Limited history and status visibility
Bugs and requests
eero wifi system
Reported bugs
5 issues- App fails to detect network issues
- Devices disappear from network
- Inability to delete old/unused devices
- Inconsistent 2.4GHz/5GHz band steering
- Frequent app crashes and sync failures
Requested features
5 requests- Allow local web-based router management
- Provide more granular network controls
- Add option to schedule firmware updates
- Improve device management and renaming
- Enhance security and threat reporting
Schlage Home
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent lock/unlock status reporting
- Disconnection from Wi-Fi network
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to schedule auto-lock/unlock
- Customizable notifications and alerts
- Integration with other smart home platforms
- Better user management and code control
In-app purchases
eero wifi system
- eero Plus1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- eero Plus2 Months trial$99.991 Year
- eero for Business1 Month trial$199.991 Year
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- eero Plus100$199.991 Year
Schlage Home
No in-app purchases
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