Comparison

AERCO Edge vs Xylem X

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

Head to head
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.

About

Xylem X

This app enables remote control and monitoring of Hydrovar X products. Users can add devices, perform commissioning, gather operational data, and receive alerts. It also facilitates sharing configuration reports and updating device firmware.

Highlights
  • Add and group connected units
  • Remote monitoring and control
  • Gather alarms and errors
  • Create configuration reports
  • Perform firmware updates
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Xylem X it’s the mobile app for remote control, information monitoring and product insights for Hydrovar X product family. This app would allow you to add devices to your profile, perform the commissioning of the device directly from your smartphone, gather alarms and operating data.   Snapshot of features available in the app: • Add of connected units and grouping them for plant. • Remote monitoring and control of Hydrovar X products, gather alarms and errors. • Create configuration reports, including operating state and error log, enabling you to share it with assistance and/or product support. • Perform firmware update to access new functionalities or improve the performances.

Screenshots

AERCO Edge3 screens
Xylem X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AERCO Edge at 4.3 against Xylem X's 4.0. AERCO Edge also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AERCO Edge ships an update every 5 months, Xylem X every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AERCO Edge versus Xylem X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAERCO EdgeXylem X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWatts Water TechnologiesXylem Inc.

Customer experience

AERCO Edge

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

Xylem X

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AERCO Edge

No in-app purchases

None

Xylem X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AERCO Edge free?
AERCO Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xylem X free?
Xylem X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AERCO Edge or Xylem X?
AERCO Edge is rated higher. AERCO Edge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Xylem X averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AERCO Edge or Xylem X have ads?
Neither AERCO Edge nor Xylem X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AERCO Edge or Xylem X?
AERCO Edge ships an update every 5 months, and Xylem X every 4 months. Most recently, AERCO Edge was updated on November 2, 2026 and Xylem X on November 3, 2026.

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