St. Cloud Connect vs EcoNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
St. Cloud Connect
This official city application provides residents with direct access to municipal services and information. Stay informed about city news, events, and important announcements. Connect with your local government for a more engaged community experience.
- Access city news and announcements
- Information on local events
- Direct connection to municipal services
- Official city government app
- Updates on community happenings
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The official mobile application for the City of St. Cloud, Florida.
EcoNet
Manage your home's heating, cooling, and water heater systems remotely. Optimize energy efficiency, track consumption, and set custom schedules for comfort and savings. Receive alerts for maintenance and system updates.
- Smart HVAC control
- Smart water heater monitoring
- Energy consumption tracking
- Custom scheduling
- Remote system access
- Maintenance alerts
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EcoNet®: Smart Control for Your Home’s Comfort Take complete control of your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. EcoNet provides seamless smart control over your HVAC and water heaters from the Rheem family of brands (Rheem, Ruud, Friedrich, Richmond, Sure Comfort, Russell by Rheem, Durastar). Experience the convenience of managing your home’s climate and hot water needs right from your smartphone. Features: - Smart Control: Easily adjust your heating and cooling settings to maintain the perfect indoor climate. - Smart Monitoring: Monitor and control your water heater’s performance for optimal efficiency and comfort. - Smart Savings: Track your energy consumption and receive tips to improve efficiency and save on utility bills. - Utility Programs: Enroll in utility programs in your area to maximize your savings. - Custom Schedules: Set personalized schedules for your HVAC and water heater to match your lifestyle and maximize energy savings. - Alerts & Notifications: Get real-time alerts and notifications for maintenance reminders, system updates, and potential issues. Quickly share these alerts with your contractor when contact info added at account creation. - Remote Access: Control your home’s systems from anywhere, ensuring comfort and peace of mind whether you’re at home or away. Download EcoNet today and transform the way you manage your home’s comfort and efficiency!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EcoNet at 4.4 against St. Cloud Connect's 2.0. EcoNet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 19 months). St. Cloud Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
EcoNet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EcoNet has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of St. Cloud Connect's written reviews are positive against 16% of EcoNet's.
St. Cloud Connect ships an update every 19 months, EcoNet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | St. Cloud Connect | EcoNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) | 4.4 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 15.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of St Cloud, Florida Municipal Government | Rheem Manufacturing Company |
Customer experience
St. Cloud Connect
EcoNet
Bugs and requests
St. Cloud Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
EcoNet
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi
- Vacation mode not functioning properly
- Schedules not being followed consistently
- Temperature and mode settings not sticking
- Incorrect time zone and date information
Requested features
5 requests- Actual water temperature display
- Customizable scheduling options
- Geofencing with multiple users
- Integration with other smart home platforms
- More detailed energy usage reporting
In-app purchases
St. Cloud Connect
No in-app purchases
EcoNet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do St. Cloud Connect or EcoNet have ads?
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