ecobee SmartBuildings vs SmartSite Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ecobee SmartBuildings
Manage multiple thermostats across various business locations remotely. Receive alerts for temperature and HVAC equipment, and adjust settings on the go. This app provides centralized control for multi-site businesses.
- View all building thermostats in one place
- Remote thermostat control
- Temperature and HVAC equipment alerts
- Modify comfort settings on the go
- Switch HVAC system modes remotely
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ecobee SmartBuildings is a thermostat management software for multi-site businesses. The SmartBuildings mobile app gives you access and control over each thermostat, no matter where you are. With the ecobee SmartBuildings mobile app you can: • View all your buildings’ thermostats in one place • Control each thermostat no matter where you are • Stay one step ahead with temperature and HVAC equipment alerts • Modify comfort settings on the go • Easily switch HVAC system modes from anywhere Because we never take our users’ feedback for granted, we want more of your thoughts. smartbuildings@ecobee.com
SmartSite Plus
Monitor and manage your pumps with easy access to detailed information and support resources. Quickly communicate with distributors for orders and service, and track performance and maintenance notes.
- Pump information access
- Distributor communication
- Performance tracking
- Maintenance notes
- Price and lead time information
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SmartSite® Plus is an online pump management system that helps you easily monitor and manage your pumps by providing one-click access to detailed information and personalized support resources. Features: - Access information about your facilities pumps at your fingertips - Quick communication with Distributor resource for ordering and service - Maintain performance and maintenance notes - Price and lead time for pumps, parts, and kits
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartSite Plus at 5.0 against ecobee SmartBuildings's 2.1. ecobee SmartBuildings's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartSite Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ecobee SmartBuildings has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ecobee SmartBuildings ships an update every 5 weeks, SmartSite Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ecobee SmartBuildings | SmartSite Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (30 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ecobee Ltd. | Viking Pump Inc |
Customer experience
ecobee SmartBuildings
SmartSite Plus
In-app purchases
ecobee SmartBuildings
No in-app purchases
SmartSite Plus
No in-app purchases
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