HomeControl2.0 vs E.ON NEXT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeControl2.0
This app provides advanced security and control for your home or business. It offers features like geofence alerts, CCTV integration, and home automation, allowing you to manage your property remotely. Stay connected and enhance your living or working environment with smart, safe features.
- Geofence alerts
- Biometric login
- CCTV live feeds and playback
- Personal help alarm with location sharing
- Smart plug management
- Custom scene creation
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HomeControl2.0 – Smarter, Safer Living HomeControl2.0 by Pyronix combines advanced security with seamless control, keeping you connected to your home or business. Key Features: • Smart Security: Geofence alerts, biometric login, quick-action widgets, and in-app voice notifications. • CCTV Integration: Access live feeds and playback from Pyronix and Hikvision cameras. • Personal Help Alarm: SOS messages with location sharing to trusted contacts. • Home Automation: Manage smart plugs, monitor energy, and create custom scenes. Note: Mobile network required for some features. Not a replacement for emergency services.
E.ON NEXT
Manage your energy account with ease, whether at home or for your business. Send meter readings, view statements, make payments, and check tariff details. Features include secure login, account management, and smart pay-as-you-go options with balance alerts.
- Secure FaceID/Touch ID login
- Submit meter readings
- View and download statements
- Make payments
- Check tariff details
- Manage account information
- Smart Pay As You Go top-ups
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The E.ON Next app is your energy sidekick for home and business customers. Always ready to help you take control of your electricity and gas account, whether you’re at home or on the move. Here’s what you’ll love: · Secure & speedy login: Use Face ID or Touch ID. Say goodbye to forgotten password stress. · Meter readings made simple: Send your readings with ease with a built-in torch to brighten those dark cupboards. · Account at a glance: View and download your bills and check your balance whenever you like. · Effortless payments: Pay your bill in a few taps, or manage your Direct Debit with ease. · Tariff and renewal details: Stay up to date on your plan and renewal dates. · Updates and reminders: Opt-in for handy reminders and alerts for important changes to your account. For Smart Pay As You Go Customers: · Check & top up: See your balance and top up when you need to. Anytime, anywhere. · Top up history: Look back at your top up history, and find your payment codes with ease. · Low balance alerts: Keep your account healthy with phone notifications when your balance is low. We're constantly rolling-out more features, so keep your app updated and see what's coming next! Share your thoughts with us in a review – let us know how we can improve the app, and let's make energy management a positive experience for everyone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: E.ON NEXT at every 4 days against HomeControl2.0's every 3 months. E.ON NEXT also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 12%). HomeControl2.0's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HomeControl2.0 ships an update every 3 months, E.ON NEXT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeControl2.0 | E.ON NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (48K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | 36.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 48K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 323 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pyronix Ltd. | E.ON Next Energy Limited |
Customer experience
HomeControl2.0
E.ON NEXT
User reviews
HomeControl2.0
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Decent app when it works
- 🔒 Provides home security
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔒 Poor security when app doesn't work
E.ON NEXT
From 48K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy and convenient
- 👍 Helpful and great resource
- 💡 Excellent company to deal with
- 👍 Brilliant service
- 👍 Simple and quick
Room to improve
- 🐛 App not working or crashing
- 🐛 Unable to log in or blank screen
- 🐛 App not updating or syncing
- 🐛 Unreliable usage data
- 🐛 Payment issues and lack of modern options
Bugs and requests
HomeControl2.0
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login failures
- Inability to view history/notifications
- Blank screens and app crashes
- Inconsistent sensor/zone display
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to rename sensors
- Push notifications for alarm events
- Remote alarm trigger/siren activation
E.ON NEXT
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes or crashes on launch
- Login issues and lost authentication
- Meter readings not updating correctly
- Incorrect or missing usage data
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Pay or Google Pay support
- Improve usage tracking and analytics
- Allow saving payment details
- Provide more real-time data and insights
In-app purchases
HomeControl2.0
No in-app purchases
E.ON NEXT
No in-app purchases
