# Vimar VIEW vs eCivis

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eCivis at none against Vimar VIEW's 6. eCivis also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Vimar VIEW's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 12%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vimar VIEW sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. eCivis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vimar VIEW | eCivis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimar-view/id1326139225/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **255** | — |
| Positive reviews | **29.6% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 365 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vimar S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401438010) | [Project srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180639890) |

## What reviewers say

### Vimar VIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimar-view/id1326139225)

Manage your smart home devices with a user-friendly interface. Control lights, climate, security, and more, locally or remotely. Integrates with various smart home systems and smart speakers for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Remote home control, Lighting and curtain management, Climate control customization, Security system integration, Video door entry management, Smart speaker compatibility, Customizable scenarios and favorites

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BASE plan | $6.99 | per year |
| BASE plan 2 | $6.99 | per year |
| BASE plan 3 | $6.99 | per year |
| PLUS plan 2 | $8.99 | per year |
| PLUS plan | $8.99 | per year |
| PLUS plan 3 | $8.99 | per year |


### eCivis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecivis/id1530906328)

This app provides parents with mobile access to school service information. View family members, documents, communications, financial status, and book meals. It offers an optimized interface for smartphones and tablets.

**Highlights:** Family member profiles, Document access, Personal communications, Account status, Meal booking, News updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally clear app (Super Burlo)
- 🚀 Faster and more responsive (Misangelo)
- 👍 Convenient for school canteen (Kristel 90)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numerous bugs (BigG11)
- 🐛 App doesn't work (Roman Ivanov 12345)
- 🐛 Malfunction (volodymyr velikii)
- 🐛 Indecent (BigG11)
- 🐛 Doesn't proceed (TunaVr)

**Reported bugs**

- Notification section only, cannot access wallet or modify data
- Cannot notify canteen absence, button disappeared
- Endless bugs, questionable usability, interface to be completely revised
- Cannot confirm new password
- Cannot find Municipality/Entity

**Requested features**

- Allow both parents to access with SPID
- Record and make past reservations consultable
- Associate day with progressive number and date of last meal
- Allow access for at least 2 registered users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vimar VIEW free?

Vimar VIEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eCivis free?

eCivis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Vimar VIEW or eCivis have ads?

Neither Vimar VIEW nor eCivis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vimar VIEW or eCivis?

Vimar VIEW ships an update every 2 months, and eCivis every 2 months. Most recently, Vimar VIEW was updated on October 17, 2026 and eCivis on October 18, 2026.

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