Amity vs Aether Mechanical
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amity
This app connects Freemasons globally, offering tools to find lodges, verify membership status, log attendance, and access Masonic media. It provides real-time information on lodge details, recognition status, and official documents.
- Find lodges worldwide
- Check real-time membership status
- Log lodge attendance
- Access Masonic media library
- Verify recognition status
- View lodge details and directions
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Welcome to the rest of the world. Amity is the only app that brings a truly global experience to the world's oldest fraternity. Today's Freemasons expect a connected Craft, and Amity delivers with over 300 Grand Lodges and over 52,000 Lodges and other Masonic Bodies at your fingertips. Finally, the power of modern technology is available to Freemasons. Use Amity to find Lodges anywhere in the world; check your membership status in real time; log your attendance at Lodge; and more. Version 3 of the Amity app includes: FIND LODGES -- AND APPENDANT BODIES -- ANYWHERE Use our groundbreaking map to find Masonry Near You... everything nearby, anywhere in the world. When you find a Lodge, you can: • See when it meets and check your recognition status • View the Lodge's website, social media, and more • Get directions using your favorite mapping tool • See photos and other information • Send the Lodge a message Best of all... if details are missing, and the Lodge is in your Grand Lodge, you can update the data to give others a better experience! CHECK RECOGNITION Amity v3 includes a complete list of all of the world's Grand Lodges, and whether or not you recognize them. You already know that we're the only tool that documents every Regular Grand Lodge... and now they're at your fingertips. LEARN FROM YOUR BROTHERS Amity v3 adds a powerful new tool: our Masonic Media Library. Browse top blogs and podcasts from around the world, hear the latest news, and more. From The Masonic Roundtable to Historical Light to Freemasons for Dummies... they're all here. For participating Grand Lodges, you can even view official documents such as your Grand Lodge Code and more! CHECK YOUR MEMBERSHIP STATUS Amity launched the first global, real-time status checker in 2018, and King Solomon's Pass is still the standard in Grand Lodges around the world. Now, in Amity v3, it's built right into the app! You can: • Show your QR code to another Mason for scanning • Scan someone else's QR code to launch their Pass • View your own pass and confirm your information • Launch recognition status right from another Mason's Pass Verifying your recognition status with another Mason has never been easier... no books necessary! Amity works in over 100 Grand Lodges around the world, and more are on the way. CHECK IN TO LODGE Amity's Masonic Passport lets you keep a record of your visits to any Lodge in the world. For each entry you can take notes to remind yourself of what happened, or launch the Lodge's profile to get more information. New in Amity v3: scan your Lodge's QR code to launch its profile and check in with just one tap! VIEW STATISTICS Amity v3 introduces statistics about the Craft, including information about Amity as well as groundbreaking information such as the number of active Lodges on each continent. Do you have a suggestion for a chart to add? Let us know! READ THE MSA's "SHORT TALK BULLETIN" The Masonic Service Association's "Short Talk Bulletin" is one of Freemasonry's most famous publications. It's been published for almost 100 years, and Amity has partnered with the MSA to bring you a free, rotating version of the Short Talk Bulletin. MANAGE YOUR LODGE'S DATA For Brothers with Lodge Admin -- or Grand Lodge Admin -- permissions, Amity allows you to create and view meetings; send yourself attendance rosters; see user profiles, and more. And now, in Amity v3, you can send Summonses to any member of your Lodge that is registered with Amity! Grand Lodge Admins also have access to Amity's Administrative Portal, where additional statistics are available and recognition status can be updated in real time.
Aether Mechanical
This smart thermostat app offers precise temperature control to reduce energy usage and operating costs. It provides remote monitoring, predictive maintenance alerts, and one-touch appointment booking for HVAC services.
- Remote monitoring
- Predictive maintenance alerts
- One-touch appointment booking
- Real-time system monitoring
- System health and air quality alerts
- Diagnostic tools
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Reduce the Cost of Ownership Aether Mechanical can reduce your HVAC system’s operating costs. It provides precise temperature control, reducing energy usage. This smart thermostat app also ensures you get the services you need when you need them. It incorporates the following innovative features: • Remote monitoring • Predictive maintenance alerts • One-touch appointment booking • Service at the touch of a button A crisp LCD screen ensures all functions are easy to find and use. Is your home not comfortable or are energy costs going up? Use the onscreen service request feature to get prompt assistance from your local HVAC company. Get the Most Out of Your Climate Control System The Aether Mechanical app lets you control and monitor temperature, fan speed, and other functions via the main control panel or a smartphone. The future of home comfort and on-demand service, it delivers benefits including: • Smart Notifications: Receive instant notifications on changes in system performance so you can be proactive with maintenance. • Real-Time Monitoring: By monitoring the health of your HVAC system, Aether Mechanical can provide predictive maintenance alerts, which can prevent downtime and increase equipment lifespan. • Service Alerts: Receive notifications of service reminders, membership renewals, and more. Even receive custom messages from your HVAC provider. • Diagnostic Tools: An overview of system health and air quality are available at the touch of a button, at no extra cost. • System Health and Air Quality Alerts: If a problem with your climate control system or an indoor air quality issue is detected, you and your service provider will be automatically notified. Quick and Simple Installation The convenience of an Aether Mechanical thermostat begins even before you start using it. Swapping out an old unit is simple. A technician removes the old thermostat, mounts the new one, and connects the wiring. They’ll even help you set up the app. The new model’s settings are adjusted to meet your climate control requirements. It provides an instant response so you experience immediate comfort. Settings from the old thermostat instantly transfer over using the serial numbers of both units, so the process is fast, simple, and convenient. Forge an Instant Connection with Your HVAC Provider The Aether Mechanical thermostat and app display your HVAC company’s logo onscreen. Their help is available at the touch of a button, so you can put your trust and confidence in a local contractor. It’s not just a modern thermostat. Aether Mechanical is a direct link between you and your AC/heating services provider. Be a Part of the NuveNetwork Nuve has partnered with local HVAC companies so you benefit from new services and smart technologies. Real-time access to your system allows contractors to quickly diagnose and resolve system issues. This can result in fewer emergency calls and in-home visits, so you can save time and money. Get Started Today Getting an Aether Mechanical thermostat and app is easy. Once you’re ready, a representative will contact you and schedule an appointment. Visit the App Store or contact your HVAC dealer to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aether Mechanical at 5.0 against Amity's 3.9. Aether Mechanical also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Amity's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aether Mechanical holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amity has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Amity ships an update weekly, Aether Mechanical every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amity | Aether Mechanical |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (75 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Copiri, Inc. | Nuve Home |
Customer experience
Amity
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In-app purchases
Amity
No in-app purchases
Aether Mechanical
No in-app purchases
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