Nu vs uHome+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nu
Control your home's heating and hot water remotely with this WiFi-connected thermostat app. Manage multiple locations and devices, set schedules, and monitor live temperatures from your smartphone to save energy and ensure comfort.
- Remote heating and hot water control
- Geo-location and Home/Away modes
- Multi-location and multi-device management
- Temperature hold and PIN lock
- Program heating and hot water times
- View live temperature
- Auto firmware updates
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The Nu-Heat SmartStat is a WiFi Connected Thermostat that connects directly to your home router. Easy Setup - no need to change any router settings. Nu-Heat's SmartStat can work as a thermostat or timer - so those looking to control heating and hot water would require 2 SmartStats - one to replace their existing thermostat and the other to replace the programmer. The Nu-Heat OneZone™ SmartStat App Offers: - Geo Location Feature - Multi Location in One App - (Main Home & Holiday Home) - Multi Device Control - Apply Temperature Hold to a single zone - Apply PIN Number Lock to a single zone - Home / Away Facility - Holiday Facility - Program Heating and Hot Water Times - View Live Temperature from your home on your smartphone - Auto Firmware Update - Internet Clock Sync (Summer/Winter Time Correction) NU-HEAT ONEZONE SMARTSTAT APP - COMING OR GOING? The Nu-Heat OneZone™ SmartStat App allows you to instantly switch your heating and hot water controls ON or OFF directly on your smartphone or tablet. Not only will this save money, it ensures your home is always warm and welcoming when you arrive. Better still, the SmartStat will automatically activate your heating if the frost set temperature is reached; keeping your home safe and dry without wasting any unnecessary energy.
uHome+
Control your smart home devices remotely, automate operations based on environmental factors, and share access with family. Connect with voice assistants for hands-free control and enjoy quick setup.
- Remote appliance control
- Intelligent automation
- Device sharing with family
- Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google)
- Fast networking
- Multiple account login options
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uHome+，Easily build a cloud Smart Life · Remote control of household appliances, worry free, power-saving, ready to turn on · Intelligent linkage, automatic operation of intelligent equipment according to local temperature, location and time · One click sharing device for family and friends, and the whole family can share Smart Life · Bind Alexa and Google to enjoy voice controlled smart devices · Fast networking, no need to wait, enjoy the fast experience · support Facebook，google，wechat，apple account login App
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nu at none against uHome+'s 3. Nu also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). uHome+'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (23% vs 0%). On price, ads and device support 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. uHome+ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Nu asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nu ships an update every 12 months, uHome+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nu | uHome+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 22.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 251 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nu-Heat | Universal Ascent Holdings Limited |
Customer experience
Nu
uHome+
In-app purchases
Nu
No in-app purchases
uHome+
- 1-Day Event Cloud Storage$0.29
- 7-Days Event Cloud Storage$2.99
- 14-Days Event Cloud Storage$4.99
