Comparison

MRCOOL SmartHVAC vs EcoTracker by Ecosense

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

Head to head
About

MRCOOL SmartHVAC

Transform your existing MRCOOL air conditioners and heat pumps into smart devices. Control your home's climate remotely via smartphone or voice commands, automate settings based on your location, and set personalized schedules for comfort and energy savings.

Highlights
  • Remote AC and heat pump control
  • Voice command integration (Alexa, Google Home)
  • Location-based automation
  • Weekly scheduling
  • Usage history monitoring
  • Air filter status alerts
  • Intelligent temperature triggers ('Comfy' feature)
Features
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MRCOOL SmartHVAC App works with MRCOOL Smart Controllers to convert MRCOOL Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps to smart ones. Our smart controllers work with this App to help you convert your existing or new ACs to smart ACs. You can control your MRCOOL ACs through your smartphone or simple voice commands (our smart controllers are Alexa & Google Home enabled). These DIY controllers are extremely easy to setup. You can automatically turn the air conditioner or heat pump OFF when you leave the premises and start to cool/heat once you arrive as per your settings. This App gives you complete control of your heating and cooling. It figures out when you're at home and when you're out and adjusts the settings to provide comfort and energy savings. You can set weekly schedules for your air conditioners, monitor usage history, set air conditioning action in relation to your locations, see the air filter status of your AC and lot more. You can set intelligent temperature based triggers for your air conditioners by using the ‘Comfy’ feature under ‘My Rules’ section of the app. Comfy lets you set triggers to personalize the operation of your AC. It helps you automatically change your AC settings if room temperature goes above or falls below a pre-set value. It helps you reduce your energy bills with lot of convenience. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

EcoTracker by Ecosense

This app works with specialized devices to measure radon levels simultaneously across multiple locations. It provides instant readings, detailed trend analysis, and a centralized overview of radon data for professionals. Requires purchase of EcoTracker devices to function.

Highlights
  • Instant radon readings via BLE
  • Monitor up to four detectors simultaneously
  • Centralized overview of multiple devices
  • Detailed radon trend analysis
  • Fast sniff mode within 5 minutes
  • Wide measurement range up to 255 pCi/L
Features
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Ecosense EcoTracker (ET100) Control App. Please purchase the EcoTracker devices from http://ecosense.io to use this app. EcoTracker from Ecosense, bundles four radon detectors into a compact system which allows professionals to rapidly and easily measure multiple locations at the same time. Measuring radon levels at the exact same time allows easy identification of radon variation in homes, schools, daycare centers or commercial buildings. Each of the detectors uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to broadcast its data to an app installed on the phone or tablet. EcoTrackers integrate Ecosense’s patented ion chamber radon sensor, which offers industry leading 30 CPH/pCi/L (counts per hour per pCi per liter) sensitivity. Product key features * Fast sniff mode - First radon reading within 5 minutes * Wide measurement range up to 255 pCi/L * Industry leading sensitivity performance - 30 CPH * Check for radon level simultaneously over four separate locations - Supported by 4x detectors * Single mobile app for monitoring all four detectors App features * Instant Radon Reading via BLE broadcast * Single overview page to show multiple devices and radon readings * Save 5, 10 minutes data in sniff mode * Save hourly data in CRM mode * Detailed radon trend Ecosense is an innovator in the radon monitoring industry providing people peace of mind through its intelligent and highly accurate radon detectors.

Screenshots

MRCOOL SmartHVAC4 screens
EcoTracker by Ecosense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MRCOOL SmartHVAC at every 4 weeks against EcoTracker by Ecosense's every 6 months. MRCOOL SmartHVAC also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1). EcoTracker by Ecosense's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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

EcoTracker by Ecosense holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MRCOOL SmartHVAC has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MRCOOL SmartHVAC ships an update every 4 weeks, EcoTracker by Ecosense every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MRCOOL SmartHVAC versus EcoTracker by Ecosense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMRCOOL SmartHVACEcoTracker by Ecosense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCielo WiGle Inc.Ecosense Inc.

Customer experience

MRCOOL SmartHVAC

All ratings9,834 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral16.5%
Negative34.1%

EcoTracker by Ecosense

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

Bugs and requests

MRCOOL SmartHVAC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently loses connection to unit
  • Schedules not working as expected
  • Temperature calibration issues
  • Inconsistent behavior between app, remote, and unit

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Celsius temperature option
  • Improve scheduling functionality (set on and off times)
  • Integrate remote temperature sensor
  • Provide energy usage monitoring
  • Allow multiple user accounts

EcoTracker by Ecosense

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MRCOOL SmartHVAC

No in-app purchases

None

EcoTracker by Ecosense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MRCOOL SmartHVAC free?
MRCOOL SmartHVAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EcoTracker by Ecosense free?
EcoTracker by Ecosense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MRCOOL SmartHVAC or EcoTracker by Ecosense?
EcoTracker by Ecosense is rated higher. MRCOOL SmartHVAC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while EcoTracker by Ecosense averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MRCOOL SmartHVAC or EcoTracker by Ecosense have ads?
Neither MRCOOL SmartHVAC nor EcoTracker by Ecosense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MRCOOL SmartHVAC or EcoTracker by Ecosense?
MRCOOL SmartHVAC ships an update every 4 weeks, and EcoTracker by Ecosense every 6 months. Most recently, MRCOOL SmartHVAC was updated on October 25, 2026 and EcoTracker by Ecosense on October 12, 2026.

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