Airthings vs EcoNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Airthings
Monitor and improve your indoor air quality with smart devices. Get real-time insights, track trends, and receive actionable advice to enhance focus, reduce allergies, and sleep better. Control your air purifier and stay informed about pollen forecasts.
- Quick device setup
- At-a-glance air quality indicators
- Detailed trend tracking
- Air purifier remote control
- 5-day pollen forecast
- Air quality notifications
- Personalized air reports
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Breathe better with Airthings! Smart air quality monitors & purifiers you can trust. Shift your state of being with Airthings. Our products can help you improve indoor air quality leading to better focus, calming of allergies, and enhancement of sleep while ensuring an overall more healthy home. It features: • Quick and easy device setup • AirGlimpse™: Color-coded indicators give you at-a-glance information about your air quality • Access to the detailed graphs to help you track and find trends over time • Set focuses for your devices - air quality data broken down into high engagement problems that you care about • Control your Renew air purifier from anywhere • 5-day pollen forecast for your location with actionable advice • Notifications inform you of poor air quality and suggest ways to improve it, fast • Tips for addressing common indoor air quality problems and how to make the most of your device • Recommendations on the best Airthings monitor for your needs • Subscribe to Air Reports - We’ll send you a monthly update which summarises all the sensor data for your location. This app supports all Airthings products. If you have questions about using the app or any of our monitors, please refer to the Airthings Help Center or contact support@airthings.com.
EcoNet
Manage your home's heating, cooling, and water heater systems remotely. Optimize energy efficiency, track consumption, and set custom schedules for comfort and savings. Receive alerts for maintenance and system updates.
- Smart HVAC control
- Smart water heater monitoring
- Energy consumption tracking
- Custom scheduling
- Remote system access
- Maintenance alerts
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EcoNet®: Smart Control for Your Home’s Comfort Take complete control of your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. EcoNet provides seamless smart control over your HVAC and water heaters from the Rheem family of brands (Rheem, Ruud, Friedrich, Richmond, Sure Comfort, Russell by Rheem, Durastar). Experience the convenience of managing your home’s climate and hot water needs right from your smartphone. Features: - Smart Control: Easily adjust your heating and cooling settings to maintain the perfect indoor climate. - Smart Monitoring: Monitor and control your water heater’s performance for optimal efficiency and comfort. - Smart Savings: Track your energy consumption and receive tips to improve efficiency and save on utility bills. - Utility Programs: Enroll in utility programs in your area to maximize your savings. - Custom Schedules: Set personalized schedules for your HVAC and water heater to match your lifestyle and maximize energy savings. - Alerts & Notifications: Get real-time alerts and notifications for maintenance reminders, system updates, and potential issues. Quickly share these alerts with your contractor when contact info added at account creation. - Remote Access: Control your home’s systems from anywhere, ensuring comfort and peace of mind whether you’re at home or away. Download EcoNet today and transform the way you manage your home’s comfort and efficiency!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: EcoNet at free against Airthings's free with in-app purchases. EcoNet also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 3K). Airthings's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 16%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 4.4 for Airthings against 4.4 for EcoNet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Airthings's written reviews are positive against 16% of EcoNet's.
Airthings ships an update fortnightly, EcoNet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Airthings | EcoNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3K ratings) | 4.4 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 15.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3K | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Airthings ASA | Rheem Manufacturing Company |
Customer experience
Airthings
EcoNet
User reviews
Airthings
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple to understand and setup
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use app
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 🚀 Provides great information on air quality
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable sensor readings
Room to improve
- 🐛 App has connectivity issues, often fails to sync
- 🐛 App is buggy and has many errors
- 🐛 Inaccurate or inconsistent sensor readings
- 🐛 Difficult to set up and connect devices
- 🐛 Lack of customization options for thresholds and notifications
EcoNet
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Functional app
- 📊 Useful graphs and data
- 🔒 Resetting password options
- 🕰️ Scheduling and vacation mode
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable connection
- 🚫 Inaccurate power consumption data
- 🤔 Confusing and limited UI
- 🔄 Inconsistent mode changes
- 🔍 Lack of detailed information
Bugs and requests
Airthings
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes frequently
- Unable to add new devices or accounts
- Incorrect color coding and data display
- Delayed or missing sensor data updates
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
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- Unexplained battery drain on devices
Requested features
6 requests- Add HomeKit integration
- Allow custom thresholds and notifications
- Improve data visualization and historical trending
- Add more detailed information on air quality issues and remedies
- Provide an iPad-optimized version of the app
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- Improve syncing and connectivity reliability
EcoNet
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi
- Vacation mode not functioning properly
- Schedules not being followed consistently
- Temperature and mode settings not sticking
- Incorrect time zone and date information
Requested features
5 requests- Actual water temperature display
- Customizable scheduling options
- Geofencing with multiple users
- Integration with other smart home platforms
- More detailed energy usage reporting
In-app purchases
Airthings
No in-app purchases
EcoNet
No in-app purchases
