PECO Plus vs WaterHandler
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.
WaterHandler
Remotely monitor and control various smart home devices, including water valves, lights, and appliances. This system allows for faster and easier management of your connected devices from any location.
- Connect and control multiple devices
- Faster and easier device management
- Remote monitoring of smart devices
- Control appliances like water valves and lights
- Access from anywhere
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With WaterHandler Hero Control System, you can connect and control multiple devices faster and easier. Wherever you are, you can monitor and control smart devices, and appliances (water valves, light, washing machine, hob, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WaterHandler at monthly against PECO Plus's every 15 months. WaterHandler also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 5.0 for WaterHandler. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
PECO Plus ships an update every 15 months, WaterHandler monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PECO Plus | WaterHandler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Astronics Corporation | Hero Control System |
Customer experience
PECO Plus
WaterHandler
In-app purchases
PECO Plus
No in-app purchases
WaterHandler
No in-app purchases
