QuietCool Smart Control vs iCOMM Connectivity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuietCool Smart Control
Manage your QuietCool attic fans remotely. Adjust fan speed, set run times, and monitor attic temperature and humidity. Utilize Smart Mode for automated adjustments and create custom presets for effortless control. View detailed analytics on fan performance and environmental conditions.
- Control fan speed
- Set fan run times
- View temperature and humidity
- Enable Smart Mode
- Add custom presets
- View analytics
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The QuietCool Smart Control is the new way to control your QuietCool attic fans. - Control the speed of your attic fan - Control the length of time to run your attic fan - View the Temperature and Humidity levels inside your attic - Enable Smart Mode for automatic speed changes based on attic temperatures - Add presets to your app for easy control of your attic fan - View detailed temperature, humidity, and fan runtime analytics Please note, the Smart Control app is only compatible with attic fans with a QuietCool Smart Control hub installed on your QuietCool attic fan. This will not work with a QuietCool Whole House Fan.
iCOMM Connectivity
Remotely manage compatible water heaters with this app. Monitor temperature, operating modes, and receive diagnostic notifications. Optimize energy usage by aligning with utility programs.
- Remote water heater management
- Temperature and mode control
- Diagnostic fault notifications
- Utility program alignment
- Easy setup process
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With options to control temperature and operating mode, the iCOMM™ Mobile App is designed for: A. O. Smith, State, American, Lochinvar, and Reliance water heaters. It features the iCOMM™ connectivity platform, the latest technology for remote water heater management. Through an easy setup process, connect all your iCOMM™ enabled water heaters to the app. Once connected, you’ll gain access to diagnostic fault notifications, settings for your water heaters and much more. Designed for Homeowners & Professionals iCOMM™ Connectivity Platform Stay connected to your water heater. Monitor temperature, schedules and more with peace of mind and total control. Operation Mode Choose your ideal operating mode, depending on how you use your water heater. Demand Response and Time-of-Use Alignment Align your water heater to your utility company’s Demand Response or Time-of-Use programs rate plans through the app to save energy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QuietCool Smart Control at 4.7 against iCOMM Connectivity's 1.2. QuietCool Smart Control also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 3%) and ratings volume (15K vs 398). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QuietCool Smart Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuietCool Smart Control has 15K ratings behind it against 398, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of QuietCool Smart Control's written reviews are positive against 3% of iCOMM Connectivity's.
QuietCool Smart Control ships an update every 2 months, iCOMM Connectivity every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuietCool Smart Control | iCOMM Connectivity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15K ratings) — better | 1.2 (398 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better | 3.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 398 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QC Manufacturing, Inc | A. O. Smith |
Customer experience
QuietCool Smart Control
iCOMM Connectivity
User reviews
QuietCool Smart Control
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works smoothly and reliably
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Easy setup and installation
- 👍 No account required
- 🚀 Impressive Bluetooth range
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues after app updates
- 🔒 Limited remote access (Bluetooth-only)
- 🐛 Pairing issues with multiple devices
- 🐛 Bugs with smart mode and temperature settings
- 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
iCOMM Connectivity
From 398 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Water heater hardware itself performs well
- 🎯 Simple temperature adjustment when working
- 📊 Basic hot water availability gauge
- ⚙️ Vacation mode functionality
- 🔧 Mode switching capability
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant connectivity failures and service outages
- 🔄 App repeatedly forgets registered water heater
- ❌ Requires re-registration multiple times monthly
- ⏱️ Frequent forced logouts and session expirations
- 📱 QR code scanning consistently fails
Bugs and requests
QuietCool Smart Control
Reported bugs
4 issues- Firmware updates breaking existing functionality
- Inconsistent behavior with temperature and humidity settings
- Inability to stay connected after pairing a new device
- App failing to recognize the fan after updates
Requested features
6 requests- Add 'Quiet' mode to turn off fan during specified hours
- Integrate with weather data or allow time-of-day control
- Provide temperature/humidity history and trending
- Enable remote monitoring and control via WiFi or internet
- Allow multiple users to control the same fan
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- Add manual override and on/off controls
iCOMM Connectivity
Reported bugs
19 issues- App loses water heater registration without warning
- QR code scanner fails to recognize valid codes
- Manual serial number entry rejected despite correct input
- Session expires within 15-30 seconds of login
- App crashes when attempting to set schedules
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- Service outage messages persist for weeks
- App forgets user credentials between sessions
- Bluetooth connection fails despite device visibility
- Graph/trend plotting broken after updates
- Hot water availability gauge displays incorrect information
- App freezes on splash screen with no error message
- Temperature changes in app don't reflect on actual heater
- Dirty air filter alerts don't clear after cleaning
- App doesn't update when switching between other applications
- Registration process fails with 'unexpected error' messages
- App incompatible with 5GHz WiFi networks
- Latest version broke daily usage graph functionality
- Temperature range artificially lowered without user consent
- App won't open after iOS/system updates
Requested features
17 requests- Real-time current water temperature display
- Hourly energy usage breakdown (not just daily/monthly)
- Simple on/off scheduling by time of day
- Temperature scheduling for specific times
- Data export capability
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- Persistent login sessions without forced logouts
- Instant power consumption readings
- Estimated time to reach target temperature
- Leak detection alerts and notifications
- Integration with smart home platforms (Apple Home, SmartThings)
- Better QR code scanning with modern camera support
- In-app contact/support messaging
- Ability to control heater without physical access for setup
- Comparison of usage across different time periods
- Detailed telemetry and diagnostic information
- Automatic schedule adjustments based on utility rates
- Current heating element status display
In-app purchases
QuietCool Smart Control
No in-app purchases
iCOMM Connectivity
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QuietCool Smart Control free?
Is iCOMM Connectivity free?
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