MRCOOL Universal vs Homewerks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MRCOOL Universal
Control your smart thermostat remotely to adjust the temperature from anywhere. Optimize your home's climate with this easy-to-use controller. Some features require an internet connection.
- Remote temperature adjustment
- Control from anywhere
- Easy-to-use interface
- Requires internet for some features
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Easy to use app controller to control your WitHome thermostat. You can Adjust the temperature on your way home. Or from the couch. Some features require a working internet connection. You can read more information in the user manual when you buy the MR COOL Universal thermostat.
Homewerks
Control your Homewerks SmartVent Ventilation Fan using voice commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Voice Assistant. This app allows for seamless integration and hands-free operation of your ventilation system.
- Voice control integration
- Works with Amazon Alexa
- Works with Google Voice Assistant
- SmartVent Ventilation Fan control
- Hands-free operation
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Designed to work with Amazon Alexa and Google Voice Assistant to control Homewerks SmartVent Ventilation Fan
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MRCOOL Universal at every 2 days against Homewerks's every 12 months. MRCOOL Universal also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). Homewerks's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.4 for MRCOOL Universal against 1.4 for Homewerks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of MRCOOL Universal's written reviews are positive against 13% of Homewerks's.
MRCOOL Universal ships an update every 2 days, Homewerks every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | MRCOOL Universal | Homewerks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (14 ratings) — better | 1.4 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 214 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | hailin | Homewerks |
Customer experience
MRCOOL Universal
Homewerks
In-app purchases
MRCOOL Universal
No in-app purchases
Homewerks
No in-app purchases
Questions
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