Comparison

Simon iO vs IRSAP NOW

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

Head to head
About

Simon iO

Control your smart home devices, including lights and blinds, from anywhere. Receive notifications, schedule routines, and customize device functionalities like lighting levels and power control. This app enhances your iO universe with a world of possibilities.

Highlights
  • Configure iO devices and experiences
  • Control lights and blinds
  • Receive notifications
  • Schedule routines
  • Adjust lighting levels
  • Power control for devices
Features
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* [IMPORTANT] This application is only compatible with the new HUB PRO iO (installations from 2020) The Simon iO app allows you to easily configure this entire new iO universe: from the iO devices, to the desired experiences. Experiences that you can change as many times as you want, since the process is really simple. Control lights, blinds and weather from inside and outside the home, receive notifications and schedule schedules will also be possible from the Simon iO app. Increasing the functionalities of your iO devices such as soft lighting of lights, regulation levels, beacons, power off delay and power control will also be possible. In short, a world of possibilities that are now at your fingertips. For further information please contact with: sat@simon.es

About

IRSAP NOW

Transform your traditional heating into a smart system for efficient energy use and cost savings. Control individual radiators, manage schedules, and monitor your home's climate remotely. Integrates with voice assistants for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Smart thermostat and valve control
  • Customizable heating schedules
  • Home/Away and Holiday modes
  • Multizone temperature management
  • Open window detection
  • Voice assistant compatibility
  • Heating consumption insights
Features
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It heats more efficiently: it saves on consumption and costs. CHOOSE SMART HEATING Turn your traditional heating system into a smart heating system. THE IRSAP NOW SYSTEM Connection Unit & Repeater. Essential module, it is the hub of the IRSAP NOW System. In Repeater mode it extends the communication signal between all elements of the System. Smart Thermostat. It precisely controls the temperature, humidity level and air quality of the room in which it is installed. Smart Valve. Compatible with all radiator brands and major valve manufacturers, controls the temperature of each radiator. Starter. Optimize the use and activation of your heat generator (boiler or heat pump). CHOOSE EFFICIENT HEATING Smart Scheduling: Plan different scenarios according to the routine. Home / Away: it communicates to the system, if you want also via geolocation, that you are not at home, optimizing consumption. Holiday: suspends heating for the duration of your stay away from home, setting the system on the antifreeze temperature. Multizone: guarantees separate and independent management for each room, satisfying different needs. Open Windows Detection: detects when there is an open window, temporarily suspending heating, avoiding waste and unnecessary heat loss. Notifications: stay up to date on the status of the IRSAP NOW System through notifications in the App. Heating Insights: monitors the situation through statistics on consumption, air quality, humidity levels and measurements of open windows. CONTROL HEATING WITH VOICE ASSISTANTS The IRSAP NOW system is compatible with the main digital voice assistants on the market such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home and other IFTTT systems.

Screenshots

Simon iO4 screens
IRSAP NOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IRSAP NOW at 5.0 against Simon iO's 1.0. IRSAP NOW also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

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

IRSAP NOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Simon iO's written reviews are positive against 42% of IRSAP NOW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simon iO versus IRSAP NOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimon iOIRSAP NOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimonIrsap Spa

Customer experience

Simon iO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

IRSAP NOW

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative45.8%

In-app purchases

None

Simon iO

No in-app purchases

None

IRSAP NOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simon iO free?
Simon iO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IRSAP NOW free?
IRSAP NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simon iO or IRSAP NOW?
IRSAP NOW is rated higher. Simon iO averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IRSAP NOW averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Simon iO or IRSAP NOW have ads?
Simon iO shows ads; IRSAP NOW does not.
Which is updated more often, Simon iO or IRSAP NOW?
Simon iO ships an update every 3 months, and IRSAP NOW every 3 months. Most recently, Simon iO was updated on November 3, 2026 and IRSAP NOW on November 3, 2026.

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