# Half vs EcoNet

The clearest difference is price: EcoNet at Free against Half's $1.99. EcoNet also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 185). Half's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

EcoNet is free to download; Half costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EcoNet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EcoNet has 14K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Half's written reviews are positive against 15% of EcoNet's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Half | EcoNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-staff/id1482774313/reviews) | **[4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/econet/id1610093590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 185 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **15.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aptitude Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461828385) | [Rheem Manufacturing Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/853793269) |

## What reviewers say

### Half

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-staff/id1482774313)

Easily determine when to display U.S. and state flags at half-staff. Get immediate status updates, view upcoming half-staff days, and subscribe to notifications for proclamations.

**Highlights:** Real-time U.S. and state flag status, Calendar of upcoming half-staff days, Subscribe to U.S. and state notifications, Track flag status for all 50 states, Access U.S. flag code and facts

**In-app purchases:** none


### EcoNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/econet/id1610093590)

Manage your home's HVAC and water heater systems remotely for optimal comfort and energy efficiency. Track energy usage, set custom schedules, and receive important alerts for maintenance and potential issues.

**Highlights:** Smart HVAC control, Water heater monitoring, Energy consumption tracking, Custom scheduling, Remote access, Maintenance alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Functional app
- 📊 Useful graphs and data
- 🔒 Resetting password options
- 🕰️ Scheduling and vacation mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable connection
- 🚫 Inaccurate power consumption data
- 🤔 Confusing and limited UI
- 🔄 Inconsistent mode changes
- 🔍 Lack of detailed information

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Actual water temperature display
- Customizable scheduling options
- Geofencing with multiple users
- Integration with other smart home platforms
- More detailed energy usage reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Half free?

Half costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EcoNet free?

EcoNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Half or EcoNet?

EcoNet is rated higher. Half averages 4.2 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while EcoNet averages 4.4 from 14K ratings.

### Do Half or EcoNet have ads?

Neither Half nor EcoNet shows ads.

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