# iCOMM Connectivity vs ECCOTEMP

The clearest difference is rating: ECCOTEMP at 4.6 against iCOMM Connectivity's 1.3. ECCOTEMP also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). iCOMM Connectivity's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (299 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

ECCOTEMP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCOMM Connectivity has 299 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iCOMM Connectivity ships an update every 3 months, ECCOTEMP every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCOMM Connectivity | ECCOTEMP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomm-connectivity/id1494213395/reviews) | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eccotemp/id1507808674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A. O. Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/456489825) | [Eccotemp Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507808673) |

## What reviewers say

### iCOMM Connectivity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomm-connectivity/id1494213395)

Remotely manage compatible water heaters with this app. Monitor temperature, operating modes, and receive diagnostic notifications. Optimize energy usage by aligning with utility programs.

**Highlights:** Remote water heater management, Temperature and mode control, Diagnostic fault notifications, Utility program alignment, Easy setup process

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Water heater hardware itself performs well
- 🎯 Simple temperature adjustment when working
- 📊 Basic hot water availability gauge
- ⚙️ Vacation mode functionality
- 🔧 Mode switching capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### ECCOTEMP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eccotemp/id1507808674)

Control your smart water heater remotely to adjust temperature, monitor energy usage, and set schedules. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation and manage multiple units from one app.

**Highlights:** Remote temperature adjustment, Energy usage monitoring, Scheduling and timers, Voice command integration (Alexa, Google), Management of multiple units, Monetary value of consumption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCOMM Connectivity free?

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

### Is ECCOTEMP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCOMM Connectivity or ECCOTEMP?

ECCOTEMP is rated higher. iCOMM Connectivity averages 1.3 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while ECCOTEMP averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do iCOMM Connectivity or ECCOTEMP have ads?

Neither iCOMM Connectivity nor ECCOTEMP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCOMM Connectivity or ECCOTEMP?

iCOMM Connectivity ships an update every 3 months, and ECCOTEMP every 19 months. Most recently, iCOMM Connectivity was updated on October 18, 2026 and ECCOTEMP on October 10, 2026.

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