Comparison

eero wifi system vs M1 Touch Cloud

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Easy setup in minutes
  • Automatic software updates
  • Remote network management
  • Guest network sharing
  • Internet access scheduling
  • Device blocking
  • eero Plus subscription
Features
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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).

About

M1 Touch Cloud

Control your M1 or EZ panel remotely from your iOS device. Manage security, lighting, and thermostats with real-time status updates and notifications. Supports multiple users and offers flexible monthly or annual in-app purchases for cloud service.

Highlights
  • Remote M1/EZ panel control
  • Real-time zone and output status
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • Lighting and thermostat control
  • Push notifications
  • Cloud connection (no port forwarding)
  • Multiple family member access
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Controlling your Ness / Elk M1 or EZ8 / EZ24 panel couldn't be any easier with the M1 Touch Cloud App. Giving you the ultimate hand held communication to your M1 using your iOS Smartphone. The M1 Touch Cloud App gives you control from anywhere in the world over the M1 Cloud service. Multiple family members can sign in from there smartphone, (no need to pay multiple times) and control the M1. Small in-app purchase fee is required per M1 per month due to servers that need to be managed each month. Annual in-app purchases available in case you don't want to purchase it monthly. Features supported in this version include; - Cloud Connection (no port forwarding or static IP address required) - Push Notifications - Arm and Disarm Status - Quick Arming - Activate Keypad Chime button - Function Keys - Easy switching between areas - Easy switching between keypads - Live status of Zones - View Zone Voltage - By-pass Zones (Zone must be programmed to allow bypassing) - View live output status - Toggle Outputs on/off - Momentary activate output (turn on for 2 seconds) - Output Timer allowing you to turn the output on for a x amount of time - Live Lighting status - Toggle Light on/off - Dim Light (light needs to be a dimmable light and must be programmed to allow dimming) - Light Timer allowing you to turn the light on for a x amount of time - View Temperatures Probes - View Keypad Temperatures - View and control thermostats - Activate Tasks that have been programmed in the controller - Cloud based event log If you run into any issues while setting up the app, then feel free to email us and we are more than happy to assist.

Screenshots

eero wifi system4 screens
M1 Touch Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eero wifi system at 4.8 against M1 Touch Cloud's 3.8. eero wifi system also leads on ratings volume (207K vs 11) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). M1 Touch Cloud's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. eero wifi system sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and M1 Touch Cloud sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eero wifi system holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eero wifi system has 207K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of eero wifi system's written reviews are positive against 71% of M1 Touch Cloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eero wifi system ships an update every 2 weeks, M1 Touch Cloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
eero wifi system versus M1 Touch Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametereero wifi systemM1 Touch Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (207K ratings) — better3.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings207K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developereero LLCPlanetM1 Cloud Pty Ltd

Customer experience

eero wifi system

All ratings206,397 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,000 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral10.6%
Negative47.5%

M1 Touch Cloud

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

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

M1 Touch Cloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

eero wifi system

Subscriptions4
  • 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
3 purchases

M1 Touch Cloud

One-time3
  • 30 Day Connection$2.99
  • 120 Day Connection$9.99
  • 365 Day Connection$25.99

Questions

Is eero wifi system free?
eero wifi system is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M1 Touch Cloud free?
M1 Touch Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eero wifi system or M1 Touch Cloud?
eero wifi system is rated higher. eero wifi system averages 4.8 out of 5 from 207K ratings, while M1 Touch Cloud averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.
Do eero wifi system or M1 Touch Cloud have ads?
Neither eero wifi system nor M1 Touch Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eero wifi system or M1 Touch Cloud?
eero wifi system ships an update every 2 weeks, and M1 Touch Cloud every 2 months. Most recently, eero wifi system was updated on October 20, 2026 and M1 Touch Cloud on October 18, 2026.

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