Comparison

tekmarNet vs AES Smart

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

Head to head
About

tekmarNet

This app provides remote access to HVAC systems, allowing users to monitor and adjust thermostat settings like temperature and humidity. It also displays boiler system data and can graph or export system information. Receive email or text notifications for errors and warnings.

Highlights
  • Remote thermostat control
  • View boiler system data
  • Temperature and humidity adjustment
  • System data graphing
  • Export data to CSV
  • Email/text error notifications
Features
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The tekmarNet® mobile app allows remote access to an HVAC system when installed with a tekmarNet® Gateway 486. Users can view and change settings for each thermostat, including: temperature, heat/cool/auto, fan operation, relative humidity, schedules, and the away scene. In addition, the boiler system temperatures, firing rate, run times, and pump status can be viewed. All system data can be graphed on a chart or exported to a CSV file. Users are informed of errors and warnings through email or text notifications. The 486 includes three alert inputs that can be used to monitor auxiliary equipment.

About

AES Smart

Monitor and interact with your IP video intercom and cameras remotely. Receive real-time notifications for visitors, motion detection, and access attempts. Unlock gates or doors from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Live HD video with night vision
  • 2-way audio communication
  • Worldwide mobile access
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Programmable keypad codes
  • Event history log
  • Voicemail for missed visitors
Features
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AES Global Ltd proudly present the AES Smart App AES Global Ltd proudly present the AES Smart App which will provide access to a range of our IP products. Such as the Praetorian Guard IP Video Intercom, IP Cameras and more to come. In use with our intercom, the app will allow you to see and hear your visitors in real time, speak with them or unlock the gate or door. When visitors press the call button, you receive a push notification on your phone or tablet and can immediately answer your intercom – from anywhere in the world. It can also send instant alerts when a visitor triggers the built-in motion sensor or uses the keypad or PROX reader (if applicable on your model). No matter if you are at home or not, you will never miss a visitor or a delivery. Our IP technology is continuously improved through regular app and hardware updates. The systems will works in your local network (LAN) as well as outside of your home network environment without range limitation. You can connect the devices to the internet via CAT5 cable or WIFI connection. AES Smart Features: • Live HD video (120 camera lens & night vision) • 2-way audio communication • Worldwide mobile access to Praetorian Guard IP Video Intercoms • Push notifications on your smartphone or tablet when the call button is pushed, motion sensor is triggered or keypad/prox code is used. • Program 24-7 / Timed and Temporary Keypad codes or PROX ID's • Past 100 event history • Up to 8 separate users with different permission levels • SD card storage for all video & picture files. (Can accommodate up to 32GB) • Voicemail - Visitors can leave a video messages when unanswered • Do-Not-Disturb (DND) - Disable the call button to avoid getting calls. Note that you are required to create an account, and have an AES product to connect to the app.

Screenshots

tekmarNet4 screens
AES Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AES Smart at 3.7 against tekmarNet's 1.5. AES Smart also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

AES Smart holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of tekmarNet's written reviews are positive against 40% of AES Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tekmarNet ships an update every 3 months, AES Smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
tekmarNet versus AES Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertekmarNetAES Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (13 ratings)3.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWatts Water TechnologiesADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS GLOBAL LTD

Customer experience

tekmarNet

All ratings13 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral23.1%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

AES Smart

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

tekmarNet

No in-app purchases

None

AES Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tekmarNet free?
tekmarNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AES Smart free?
AES Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tekmarNet or AES Smart?
AES Smart is rated higher. tekmarNet averages 1.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while AES Smart averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do tekmarNet or AES Smart have ads?
Neither tekmarNet nor AES Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tekmarNet or AES Smart?
tekmarNet ships an update every 3 months, and AES Smart every 2 months. Most recently, tekmarNet was updated on October 3, 2026 and AES Smart on October 7, 2026.

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