Comparison

S.Home vs Aray Ess

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

Head to head
About

S.Home

Control and automate your smart home devices remotely. Schedule operations, create custom scenes, and receive alerts for abnormal conditions. Enjoy voice control for seamless interaction with your connected appliances.

Highlights
  • Share devices with family
  • Smart device timing
  • Scene creation for device control
  • Automatic protection for appliances
  • Voice control integration
  • Abnormal condition alerts
Features
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1 . Share smart devices with family 2 . Smart device timing operation 3 . Use scenes to set different devices 4 . Various settings 5 . Automatic protection for abnormal electrical appliances 6 . Voice control via mobile phone or smart speaker 7 . Push and broadcast of abnormal conditions

About

Aray Ess

Features
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Aray ESS is a smart monitoring and management platform designed for high-voltage energy storage devices. By logging in with an assigned account, users can monitor device operation in real time, improve O&M efficiency, and ensure system safety and stability. Main features: Device Monitoring: Real-time view of core data such as voltage, current, and power. Log Recording: Supports error log queries and device operation history tracking. Safety Management: Instant alerts for abnormal status, helping users quickly locate issues. Account Login: Simply use the account assigned by your company to access your dedicated hardware device. Wherever you are, Aray ESS enables efficient management of your energy storage system, improving reliability and safety.

Screenshots

S.Home4 screens
Aray Ess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aray Ess at every 3 months against S.Home's every 11 months. S.Home's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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

S.Home ships an update every 11 months, Aray Ess every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
S.Home versus Aray Ess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS.HomeAray Ess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB29 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCHERRY-IOT CO., LTD深圳市傲雷新能源科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

S.Home

No in-app purchases

None

Aray Ess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S.Home free?
S.Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aray Ess free?
Aray Ess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do S.Home or Aray Ess have ads?
Neither S.Home nor Aray Ess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S.Home or Aray Ess?
S.Home ships an update every 11 months, and Aray Ess every 3 months. Most recently, S.Home was updated on October 12, 2026 and Aray Ess on October 8, 2026.

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