Comparison

ecom® ecommander vs AERCO Edge

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

Head to head
About

ecom® ecommander

This app allows you to remotely control and manage ecom® flue gas analyzers. It enables reading measurement values, starting/stopping tests, inputting customer data, and generating reports in PDF or CSV formats.

Highlights
  • Read measurement values
  • Start/stop measurements
  • Input customer data
  • Generate PDF reports
  • Generate CSV reports
  • Export data via email/cloud
  • Customize value display
Features
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ecom® ecomMANDER – the smart APP for ecom® flue gas analysers on your iPhone / iPad. With the new ecom® ecomMANDER APP innovative and far more versatile functions are made available from now on: - Readout of measurement values and evaluation data gained from all ecom® analysers fitted with BLE or Wi-Fi - Start/Stop of flue gas measurements - Comfortable memorization of punctual measurements - Input of customer- and plant-related data - Issue of measurement reports in *.pdf format - Issue of measurement reports in *.csv format - Easy data export via E-Mail, Cloud (e.g. „Dropbox“), Messenger and much more. - High resolution representation on iPhone as well as iPad - Start/Stop of CO sensor fresh air purging - Start/Stop of standby operation mode - Start of measurement results printout - Customizable display of measurement values individually important to the user Prerequisite for the use of the app is an ecom® flue gas analyser with BLE or Wi-Fi function. Check out whether your current analyser is compatible for using the ecom® ecomMANDER APP and simply download it – or contact us anytime - eMail: apps@ecom.de

About

AERCO Edge

This controller simplifies the operation and maintenance of Benchmark Platinum boilers. It offers advanced features for cost reduction, easier setup, and improved system performance. Connect remotely via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Bluetooth to monitor status, track data, and troubleshoot.

Highlights
  • EZ Setup
  • Combustion Calibration Assist
  • Flow Balancing
  • Remote Monitoring (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth)
  • Performance Tracking
  • Troubleshooting Capabilities
Features
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AERCO’s Edge is a state-of-the-art controller that reduces cost of ownership for Benchmark Platinum boilers and makes start-up, operation and maintenance a breeze. Through advanced technology and cutting-edge features (including EZ Setup, Combustion Calibration Assist, and flow balancing), AERCO’s Edge Controller saves money by reducing install and start-up costs, simplifies start-ups and maintenance, and strengthens system performance by providing a new set of features that contribute to better system design and operation. Edge provides multiple platforms to stay connected, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth and Modbus. Edge allows you to view unit and plant status, track performance and historical data, and configure, calibrate and troubleshoot from anywhere in the mechanical room.

Screenshots

ecom® ecommander4 screens
AERCO Edge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AERCO Edge at 4.3 against ecom® ecommander's 3.0. AERCO Edge also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). ecom® ecommander's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AERCO Edge holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ecom® ecommander ships an update every 5 weeks, AERCO Edge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ecom® ecommander versus AERCO Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterecom® ecommanderAERCO Edge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerecom GmbHWatts Water Technologies

Customer experience

ecom® ecommander

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

AERCO Edge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ecom® ecommander

No in-app purchases

None

AERCO Edge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ecom® ecommander free?
ecom® ecommander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AERCO Edge free?
AERCO Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ecom® ecommander or AERCO Edge?
AERCO Edge is rated higher. ecom® ecommander averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AERCO Edge averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do ecom® ecommander or AERCO Edge have ads?
Neither ecom® ecommander nor AERCO Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ecom® ecommander or AERCO Edge?
ecom® ecommander ships an update every 5 weeks, and AERCO Edge every 5 months. Most recently, ecom® ecommander was updated on October 10, 2026 and AERCO Edge on October 24, 2026.

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