Comparison

Mysa vs Kraken NextGen

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

Head to head
About

Mysa

Control your home's heating and cooling remotely, set schedules, and monitor energy usage to save money and energy. Integrates with smart home platforms for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Customizable heating/cooling schedules
  • Geofencing for occupancy detection
  • Energy usage monitoring
  • Smart home platform integration
  • Shared access control
  • Vacation mode
Features
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With Mysa's regularly-updated, feature-packed mobile app, you get seriously smart control and home energy savings — all you need is a WiFi connection. Remote access from anywhere via the Mysa app means you can easily set heating or cooling schedules, use geofencing, see your heating and cooling usage, and much more. Stay energy-efficient and save money (and the planet!) with a few simple taps from your smartphone or tablet. Mysa works with your favourite smart home platforms and home assistants, so you stay conveniently connected and in control. Compatibility: Mysa for Electric Baseboard Heaters works with high voltage baseboard, convector (short cycle), fan-forced convector (long cycle), and radiant ceiling heating systems. Mysa for Electric In-Floor Heating works with most high voltage electric in-floor heating systems and flooring types. Mysa for Air Conditioners replaces remotes with displays for most ductless mini-split heat pump, window, or portable air conditioners. Energy-Saving App Features: Remote Control: Get out there. Use your smartphone or tablet to control your home heating or cooling from wherever you are. Scheduling: Life's busy. Create the flexible heating or cooling schedule that works best for you in less than a minute. Bye-bye, buttons! Geolocation: Boundaries are important. Mysa uses your location to detect if anyone is home, so that you're not paying to heat or cool an empty house. Shared Access: Teamwork works. Share access to your account easily so others can control your Mysas through the Mysa app. Vacation Mode: Take a well-deserved break. Away from home for a while? No worries! Mysa will keep helping you save energy while you're away. Energy Insights (Baseboard, In-Floor, AC): Track and monitor your humidity, setpoint, and temperature to create efficient heating or cooling schedules. Energy Spending (Baseboard & In-Floor): See your spending. Track your real-time energy use in kWh cost to find ways to reduce your electricity bill. Energy Runtime (AC): Get cool insights. Know your AC's runtime history and use it for help with making smart decisions about your cooling or heating schedules.

About

Kraken NextGen

Enhance your underwater photography and track dives with AI-powered image improvements and detailed dive logging. This app works with smart housings to provide real-time data and safety timers for a superior diving experience.

Highlights
  • AI Image Enhancement
  • AI Color Correction
  • AI Image Denoise
  • Comprehensive Dive Logs
  • Real-Time Dive Tracking
  • Cool-Down Timers
  • Decompression Calculations
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Kraken NextGen is your all-in-one app for underwater photography and dive tracking, designed to pair seamlessly with Kraken Sports Smart Housing. Rebuilt from the ground up, Kraken NextGen takes your underwater experience to the next level with cutting-edge features, including: • AI Image Enhancement: Let our AI improve photo quality with intelligent adjustments. • AI Color Correction: Achieve accurate, vibrant colors in underwater shots. • AI Image Denoise: Reduce noise and maintain clarity for stunning visuals. • Comprehensive Dive Logs: Log and review all dive data, including depth and temperature. • Real-Time Dive Tracking: Keep track of critical stats during your dive. • Cool-Down Timers: Utilize fly and dive cool-down timers for safety. • Decompression Calculations: Stay informed with on-screen decompression data for each dive. • Unlock the full potential of your Kraken Smart Housing and redefine your underwater adventure with KrakenNextGen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://krakensports.ca/privacy/

Screenshots

Mysa4 screens
Kraken NextGen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mysa at 3.8 against Kraken NextGen's 2.8. Mysa also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (571 vs 5). Kraken NextGen's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 30%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Kraken NextGen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Mysa asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mysa holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mysa has 571 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Mysa's written reviews are positive against 67% of Kraken NextGen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mysa ships an update every 4 weeks, Kraken NextGen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mysa versus Kraken NextGen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMysaKraken NextGen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (571 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings571 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB322 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmpowered Homes Inc.DATS Sports

Customer experience

Mysa

All ratings571 ratings
Positive66.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative25.2%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral18.5%
Negative51.8%

Kraken NextGen

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Mysa

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when changing schedules
  • Thermostat settings not syncing properly
  • Geofencing not working as expected
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to add new devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Brightness control scheduling
  • Improved HomeKit integration
  • Ability to disable display
  • Geofencing improvements
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  • More scheduling flexibility

Kraken NextGen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mysa

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Kraken NextGen

Subscriptions4
  • Kraken Pro Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Kraken Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Kraken Pro Half-Yearly7 Days trial$49.996 Months
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  • Kraken Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Mysa free?
Mysa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kraken NextGen free?
Kraken NextGen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mysa or Kraken NextGen?
Mysa is rated higher. Mysa averages 3.8 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Kraken NextGen averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Mysa or Kraken NextGen have ads?
Neither Mysa nor Kraken NextGen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mysa or Kraken NextGen?
Mysa ships an update every 4 weeks, and Kraken NextGen every 2 months. Most recently, Mysa was updated on September 21, 2026 and Kraken NextGen on September 17, 2026.

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