ecoOne vs 8i
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ecoOne
This utility app enables energy providers to remotely manage and monitor their smart grid networks. It offers a system dashboard for work orders and alerts, a message center for notifications, and a breadcrumb map to track user locations.
- Network management
- System monitoring
- Installation and work order details
- Alert history
- Power outage notifications
- Water leak alerts
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The ecoOne app works with Nexgrid's Plexus smart grid devices allowing Utility's to easily manage and monitor their network from anywhere. Key features include: Breadcrumb Map - details of the users locations throughout the day System Dashboard - installation and work order details and alert history Message Center - history power outages, water leaks and other system notifications To purchase nexgrid smart metering and plexus gateways visit https://nexgrid.net
8i
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8i Vietnam - Infinity Life 1. Control: Control your home anytime, from anywhere. 2. Timer: Customize timer easily according to your preferences 3. Scene: Create smart scenes to perform multiple conditions automatically 4. Sharing: Share devices among your family members with one tap 5. Connection: Connect App to your devices quickly 6. All in one: Manage multiple home devices with one App
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ecoOne at every 3 months against 8i's every 12 months. ecoOne also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, 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.
ecoOne ships an update every 3 months, 8i every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ecoOne | 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nexgrid LLC | NHAT TRAN DINH |
In-app purchases
ecoOne
No in-app purchases
8i
No in-app purchases
