Comparison

Ember vs HomedIn

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

Head to head
About

Ember

This app allows you to precisely control the temperature of your hot beverages using a smart mug. Customize presets, receive notifications when your drink reaches the perfect temperature, and explore recipes. Personalize your mug settings for an enhanced drinking experience.

Highlights
  • Precise temperature control
  • Save temperature presets
  • Beverage recipes and blogs
  • Customizable notifications
  • Manage multiple mugs
  • Personalize mug settings
Features
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At Ember®, we use temperature control to change the world in ordinary (and extraordinary) ways. With an Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug and the Ember app, you can transform your mornings by making hot beverages set to your chosen temperature an everyday reality. Our redesigned Ember app is simple, easy to use, and customizable. Whether you are a first-time user or a long-time customer, get ready for a whole new temperature control experience. The Ember app seamlessly pairs with your Ember products to precisely adjust your favorite hot drinks to your preferred drinking temperature, saves temperature presets, offers recipes, sends notifications when your desired drinking temperature has been reached, and more. Ember App Features: - Control the temperature of your beverage down to the degree - Use your previous temperature setting for a set-it-and-forget-it beverage experience - Manage unlimited paired mugs on an all-new Ember home screen - Find recipes and blogs you can save and share with friends and family in the new Explore section - Receive notifications when your preferred temperature has been reached, or your battery is low - Customize presets for multiple beverages and engage timers - Personalize your mugs with names and adjust the color of the smart LED - Easily switch between °C/°F and control sounds and haptic feedback in the redesigned Account section - Access Ember x Health with Apple Health

About

HomedIn

Features
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HomedIn turns the chaos of home ownership into a clear, manageable plan — built specifically around your home, your region, and your season. Most home maintenance apps give you the same generic checklist regardless of where you live or what kind of home you have. HomedIn is different. Tell us your ZIP code, foundation type, roof type, and home age, and we build a personalized schedule using real frost dates, fire seasons, and local climate data. WHAT'S INSIDE: Smart Home Dashboard See everything that needs attention at a glance — upcoming tasks, overdue alerts, and your home's seasonal status, all in one place. Maintenance Task Library From closing crawlspace vents before the first frost to scheduling your AC tune-up before summer heat hits, every task is timed to your location and explained with why it matters and exactly how to do it. Cleaning Schedules Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly cleaning tasks — organized by room so nothing ever gets missed. Photos & Receipts Log completion photos and snap receipts for every job. Know what you spent, and have proof when you need it. Export PDF Reports Generate a complete home maintenance report in one tap — perfect for insurance claims, real estate transactions, and your own records. Dark Mode Full dark mode support for comfortable use any time of day. WHY HOMEOWNERS LOVE IT: • Region-specific timing — a Phoenix homeowner and a Minnesota homeowner have completely different needs. HomedIn knows the difference. • Foundation-aware tasks — crawlspace venting, sump pump checks, basement moisture alerts — only shown if they apply to your home. • Extreme climate coverage — wildfire Zone 0 prep, hurricane shutters, tornado safe room checklists, ice dam prevention, and more. • Expert "Why It Matters" context on every task — so you understand the real cost of skipping it. • Clean, intuitive design that feels natural on iPhone. Your home is your biggest investment. HomedIn helps you protect it. By downloading HomedIn, you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
HomedIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ember at none against HomedIn's 2. Ember also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HomedIn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ember asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ember versus HomedIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberHomedIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmber Technologies Inc.NOAH SAMUEL CORSE

Bugs and requests

Ember

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Mug disconnects from app randomly
  • Firmware update process often fails
  • App doesn't always detect liquid in mug
  • Presets and settings get lost after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Battery level indicator on main screen
  • Improved Apple Watch app functionality
  • Wireless charging option
  • Ability to lock temperature settings
  • Automatic temperature adjustment based on volume

HomedIn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ember

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HomedIn

Subscriptions1
  • HomedIn Pro1 Month trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • HomedIn Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomedIn free?
HomedIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ember or HomedIn have ads?
Neither Ember nor HomedIn shows ads.

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