Comparison

iCOMM Connectivity vs Smart Recirculation Control 32

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Smart Recirculation Control 32

Control and monitor devices from the Smart Recirculation Control 32 product line. This utility app provides seamless interaction with your Leridian Dynamics hardware.

Highlights
  • Device control
  • Device monitoring
  • Product line compatibility
  • Leridian Dynamics integration
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This app allows the user to control and monitor the Smart Recirculation Control 32 family of products by Leridian Dynamics, Inc.

Screenshots

iCOMM Connectivity4 screens
Smart Recirculation Control 324 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Recirculation Control 32 at 100% against iCOMM Connectivity's 3%. Smart Recirculation Control 32 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). iCOMM Connectivity's advantage is ratings volume (397 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Recirculation Control 32 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCOMM Connectivity has 397 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of iCOMM Connectivity's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smart Recirculation Control 32's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCOMM Connectivity ships an update every 3 months, Smart Recirculation Control 32 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCOMM Connectivity versus Smart Recirculation Control 32: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCOMM ConnectivitySmart Recirculation Control 32
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (397 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings397 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA. O. SmithLeridian Dynamics, Inc.

Customer experience

iCOMM Connectivity

All ratings213 ratings
Positive2.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative94.4%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive3.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative93.5%

Smart Recirculation Control 32

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Smart Recirculation Control 32

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iCOMM Connectivity

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Recirculation Control 32

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCOMM Connectivity free?
iCOMM Connectivity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Recirculation Control 32 free?
Smart Recirculation Control 32 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCOMM Connectivity or Smart Recirculation Control 32?
Smart Recirculation Control 32 is rated higher. iCOMM Connectivity averages 1.2 out of 5 from 397 ratings, while Smart Recirculation Control 32 averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do iCOMM Connectivity or Smart Recirculation Control 32 have ads?
Neither iCOMM Connectivity nor Smart Recirculation Control 32 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCOMM Connectivity or Smart Recirculation Control 32?
iCOMM Connectivity ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Recirculation Control 32 every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCOMM Connectivity was updated on October 22, 2026 and Smart Recirculation Control 32 on October 2, 2026.

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