Comparison

HME Now vs Ecolab Connect

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

Head to head
About

HME Now

Monitor drive-thru performance in real-time with customizable alerts. Access key metrics for all your stores at a glance, broken down by hour, daypart, or day. Set personalized alerts for speed of service issues and car count goals.

Highlights
  • Real-time drive-thru performance metrics
  • Store performance breakdown by time
  • Customizable speed of service alerts
  • Car count total alerts
  • User-specific alert preferences
  • View all drive-thru components
Features
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The Power of Drive-Thru Analytics in One Mobile App The all-new companion app to the HME CLOUD and the DTOS system makes it easier than ever to meet, and exceed, drive-thru performance goals by enabling you to set alerts and access real-time drive-thru metrics right from your phone. Actionable Insight at Your Fingertips • Access real-time drive-thru performance of all your stores at a glance • Break down a store’s performance by hour, daypart, or day • See each part of the drive-thru in one view Customizable, Real-Time Performance Alerts • Get immediately alerted of any speed of service issues • Set alerts for as many stores and drive-thru events as you’d like • Find out in real-time when you surpass target car count totals Individualized Preferences • Select user-specific alerts and preferences • Set separate alerts for each user without affecting others • Choose the frequency of alerts that best suits your operational goals

About

Ecolab Connect

Manage all your Ecolab programs from a single digital tool. Access product information, track shipments, view reports, and request service online, anytime. Personalized insights and frequent updates enhance your experience.

Highlights
  • Manage all Ecolab programs in one place
  • Access product information and safety data sheets
  • Track shipments and view order history
  • Request service 24/7 online
  • View personalized reports and dashboards
  • Data-driven insights for your location
Features
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Introducing Ecolab’s newest customer digital tool: Ecolab Connect. Ecolab Connect delivers customers ONE easy digital tool to manage all of their Ecolab programs from a single access point– available online, anytime and anywhere. Features of the Ecolab Connect App are created to enhance the Ecolab products and programs they support and will deliver the user a truly personalized digital experience. Ecommerce: Customers of Ecolab’s Food Safety Solutions, Food & Beverage Processing, Nalco Water & Institutional warewashing and food service programs will find online access to product information, safety data sheets, ecommerce tools, shipment tracking, invoicing, and order history*. *digital features will vary by individual program. Service: Paramount to the Ecolab brand, Ecolab Connect will provide access to Pest Elimination’s Service Reports while Institutional customers can easily request service of their Ecolab team – 24/7 and online. Intelligence: Data-driven insights personalized to a customer’s individual location, and all delivered in one easy to use digital app. Customers of Ecolab’s Pest Elimination and Kay Chemical will find their Personalized Reports, Dashboards, and Corrective Actions all easily accessible via Ecolab Connect*. *digital features will vary by individual program. New features and programs will be added frequently, make sure to check back often for the latest news. Ecolab Connect, easily manage your Ecolab products and programs all from ONE location. Download and create your custom view today!

Screenshots

HME Now3 screens
Ecolab Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ecolab Connect at 100% against HME Now's 17%. Ecolab Connect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). HME Now's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 3). 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

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

Ecolab Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HME Now has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of HME Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ecolab Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HME Now ships an update every 5 months, Ecolab Connect every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HME Now versus Ecolab Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHME NowEcolab Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (27 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHM Electronics, Inc.Ecolab

Customer experience

HME Now

All ratings26 ratings
Positive26.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative65.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Ecolab Connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HME Now

No in-app purchases

None

Ecolab Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HME Now free?
HME Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ecolab Connect free?
Ecolab Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HME Now or Ecolab Connect?
Ecolab Connect is rated higher. HME Now averages 2.1 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Ecolab Connect averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do HME Now or Ecolab Connect have ads?
Neither HME Now nor Ecolab Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HME Now or Ecolab Connect?
HME Now ships an update every 5 months, and Ecolab Connect every 3 days. Most recently, HME Now was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ecolab Connect on November 5, 2026.

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