# DIAMOND vs Bryant SmartHome

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DIAMOND at 100% against Bryant SmartHome's 10%. DIAMOND also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Bryant SmartHome's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (824 vs 94). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DIAMOND holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bryant SmartHome has 824 ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DIAMOND's written reviews are positive against 10% of Bryant SmartHome's.

DIAMOND ships an update every 3 months, Bryant SmartHome fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIAMOND | Bryant SmartHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-linq/id1448273058/reviews)** | [3.5 (824 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bryant-smarthome/id6737677964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 94 | **824** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 10.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diamond H2O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448273057) | [Bryant Heating & Cooling](https://appshunter.io/developer/798866473) |

## What reviewers say

### DIAMOND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-linq/id1448273058)

This app allows users to easily set up and monitor their water treatment equipment. Users can control valve settings, view water usage, and initiate system cycles directly from their Bluetooth-enabled device.

**Highlights:** Control and monitor valve settings, View water usage information, Start regeneration/backwash cycles, Set dealer information, Basic troubleshooting, Connect to multiple valves, Update firmware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bryant SmartHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bryant-smarthome/id6737677964)

Control your compatible Bryant home comfort system remotely. Set custom schedules, monitor energy usage, and receive real-time alerts to maintain your ideal home environment from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote control of temperature and humidity, Customizable smart schedules, Energy usage tracking and insights, Real-time system alerts, Personalized comfort settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works fine
- 🚀 Improved over old app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🔨 Made it worse
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
- 🔍 Harder to access information
- 🔌 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Can't change between heating and cooling
- Doesn't detect air conditioner
- Schedules not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add cooling mode
- Show heating/cooling status
- Integrate with HomeKit
- Improve notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIAMOND free?

DIAMOND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bryant SmartHome free?

Bryant SmartHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DIAMOND or Bryant SmartHome?

DIAMOND is rated higher. DIAMOND averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Bryant SmartHome averages 3.5 from 824 ratings.

### Do DIAMOND or Bryant SmartHome have ads?

Neither DIAMOND nor Bryant SmartHome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DIAMOND or Bryant SmartHome?

DIAMOND ships an update every 3 months, and Bryant SmartHome fortnightly. Most recently, DIAMOND was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bryant SmartHome on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*