DeluxeCam vs EcoNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeluxeCam
Access your wireless video monitor feed from any location globally on your iPhone. View live streams, manage camera channels, capture snapshots, utilize two-way audio, and review recorded motion events.
- View live video feeds
- Change camera channels
- Save snapshots
- Enable two-way audio
- Search and playback motion events
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DeluxeCam allows you to view your wireless video monitor from anywhere in the world on your iPhone. The app allows you to: • View live video from all connected cameras. • Change the channel displayed in live viewing. • Save snapshots directly to your mobile device. • Enable two-way audio with any of the connected cameras. • Search and playback motion events saved to the system’s memory card.
EcoNet
Manage your home's HVAC and water heater systems remotely for optimal comfort and energy efficiency. Track energy usage, set custom schedules, and receive important alerts for maintenance and potential issues.
- Smart HVAC control
- Water heater monitoring
- Energy consumption tracking
- Custom scheduling
- Remote 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 rating: EcoNet at 4.4 against DeluxeCam's 3.0. EcoNet also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 5) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). DeluxeCam's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EcoNet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EcoNet has 14K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DeluxeCam's written reviews are positive against 15% of EcoNet's.
| Parameter | DeluxeCam | EcoNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) | 4.4 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 15.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frank Zhang | Rheem Manufacturing Company |
Customer experience
DeluxeCam
EcoNet
Bugs and requests
DeluxeCam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
DeluxeCam
No in-app purchases
EcoNet
No in-app purchases
