Comparison

STRATIS 2.0 vs The Watt

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

Head to head
About

STRATIS 2.0

Control smart devices, manage access, and submit service requests within your apartment building. This app provides mobile passes for elevators, parking, common areas, and units, offering remote control of thermostats, lighting, and more for residents and staff.

Highlights
  • Mobile passes for electronic access
  • Remote control of smart devices
  • Submit service requests
  • Visitor access management
  • Customizable home dashboard
  • Geofencing triggers
  • Energy and water consumption tracking
Features
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Welcome Home. With the new STRATIS Mobile App, Residents, Staff, Visitors, and Vendors can seamlessly use mobile passes for all electronic access points including elevators, parking garages, common areas, amenity areas, and of course, apartment units. Users have the ability to remotely control their smart devices in the unit (including thermostats, lighting, and more!), submit service requests, request access for visitors, and much more! CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF COMPATIBLE DEVICES: https://stratisiot.com/connected-solutions/. Your property must have these types of devices installed and connected to STRATIS in order to work with the mobile app. Check with your property manager if you have any questions! We make smart apartment living easier. Residents with accounts immediately gain access to any and all devices and access points they have permissions for. When a Resident moves off the property, they immediately lose access to that unit, and the devices revert back to property management control. Backed by our property-wide networks for device connectivity and our SOC 2 Type 2 audited security focus, Residents and Staff users can rest at ease that their devices, data, and units are safe and secure. STRATIS is Intelligent Buildings, not just shiny bells and whistles that typically come with the term “IoT.” We focus on security, energy management, asset protection, and efficiencies. We are installed in over 350,000 apartments in the U.S., and more than 30,000 apartments internationally. This new STRATIS Mobile App is a scalable and flexible foundation that we continue to grow on, so don’t be surprised when you see cool new features every couple of months! With STRATIS, you can: * Customize your home dashboard with devices and scenes that you use the most * Unlock your unit lock and other access points from your mobile device * Control all devices in your apartment from anywhere in the world * Create schedules and scenes for intelligent device control and management * Enable location-based triggers through geofencing * Receive alerts for leaks, door & window openings, motion, etc. * See and save energy and water consumption over time!* * Control your devices through our Alexa and Google voice integrations * Seamlessly interact with even the largest of devices, like window shades! * Control and manage your water heater from the STRATIS Mobile App!** * and so much more! **If on a compatible energy metered, water metered, or water heater property. STRATIS integrates with the following devices: https://stratisiot.com/connected-solutions/ STRATIS – Smart Apartments. Intelligent Buildings.

About

The Watt

Features
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The Watt is the official resident app for The Watt apartments in Houston, Texas. Designed to make everyday living easier, the app keeps residents connected, informed, and in control. With The Watt, you’ll have quick access to important announcements and updates from the property management team. Stay in the loop on upcoming events, scheduled maintenance, community reminders, and other key information that helps you plan your day. The app also provides convenient access to general property information and community guidelines. Whether you need to review property rules, understand policies, or learn more about the amenities available to you, The Watt makes it simple to find what you need in one place. Smart home integration is built in, giving you control of supported devices in your apartment. Adjust your thermostat, manage lighting, and explore other connected features directly from your phone, no matter where you are.

Screenshots

STRATIS 2.03 screens
The Watt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Watt at weekly against STRATIS 2.0's monthly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STRATIS 2.0 ships an update monthly, The Watt weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
STRATIS 2.0 versus The Watt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTRATIS 2.0The Watt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings9K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStratIS EMS, LLCSOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Bugs and requests

STRATIS 2.0

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to connect to locks
  • Thermostat controls not working
  • Frequent sign-outs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Faster lock connection
  • More reliable performance
  • Improved user interface
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Ability to share access with guests

The Watt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

STRATIS 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

The Watt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STRATIS 2.0 free?
STRATIS 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Watt free?
The Watt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STRATIS 2.0 or The Watt have ads?
Neither STRATIS 2.0 nor The Watt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STRATIS 2.0 or The Watt?
STRATIS 2.0 ships an update monthly, and The Watt weekly. Most recently, STRATIS 2.0 was updated on November 12, 2026 and The Watt on November 8, 2026.

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