PECO Plus vs w/Friends
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PECO Plus
Control your HVAC system remotely using your phone. This platform allows for comprehensive management of compatible thermostats, offering convenience and advanced features for home climate control.
- Remote HVAC control
- Smartphone integration
- Thermostat management
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
- Internet connection required for some features
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The PECO Plus smart platform is PECO Control System’s newest offering in the pursuit of groundbreaking HVAC controls. Initially launching for the PECO T8168W-3, the PECO Plus smart platform allows you to control almost any HVAC system via your phone. Thermostat Support: - T8168W-3 Some features require a working internet connection, Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth.
w/Friends
Share your life's soundtrack with music and visuals. Collaborate on playlists, connect with a global community of music lovers, and express yourself through text updates. This platform integrates with Apple Music for a seamless experience.
- Apple Music integration
- Visual storytelling with music
- Text updates and social connection
- Collaborative playlist creation
- Global music community
- Privacy controls
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Unlock a world of music and creativity with w/Friends – the ultimate platform for music lovers and artist who want to share more than just songs! Seamlessly blend your passion for music with the power of visual storytelling and social interaction! Apple Music Integration: Listen to your favorite songs, create custom playlists, and discover new music from all genres. With w/Friends, your music journey knows no bounds. Visual Storytelling: Share your life's soundtrack in a whole new way! Accompany your music with captivating visuals! Text Updates: Share your thoughts, experiences, and music-related musings. Spark conversations and connect with fellow music enthusiasts, artists, and friends. Playlist Collaboration: Collaborate on playlists with friends and fellow music enthusiasts. Add songs, curate the perfect playlist for any occasion, and share your musical discoveries effortlessly. Social Connection: Connect with a community of music lovers from around the world. Discover new artists, follow friends, and stay up-to-date with the latest music trends. w/Friends is your passport to a vibrant music-loving community. Privacy and Control: w/Friends prioritizes people, so you can share your life without sacrificing your privacy! Whether you want to share the soundtrack of your life, discover new music, or connect with like-minded individuals, w/Friends is your stage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: w/Friends at every 3 weeks against PECO Plus's every 15 months. w/Friends also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 1). PECO Plus's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). 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 — 5.0 for PECO Plus against 4.9 for w/Friends. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: w/Friends has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PECO Plus's written reviews are positive against 86% of w/Friends's.
PECO Plus ships an update every 15 months, w/Friends every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PECO Plus | w/Friends |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Astronics Corporation | Kyle Hatcher |
Customer experience
PECO Plus
w/Friends
In-app purchases
PECO Plus
No in-app purchases
w/Friends
No in-app purchases
