EcoNet vs MySunnyvale CA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
MySunnyvale CA
Easily connect with your city government to report problems, request services, and provide feedback. Utilize an AI chatbot for quick answers and a map to track local requests and their status.
- Report city issues
- Request city services
- AI chatbot for answers
- Explore interactive map
- Track request status
- Submit feedback
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Connect with the City of Sunnyvale to report issues, request services, and share feedback. Ask the AI chatbot, Sunny, to find answers to your questions, use the Explore Map to track requests near you, and check in on the status of your recent request submissions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EcoNet at 4.4 against MySunnyvale CA's 3.0. EcoNet also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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.
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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EcoNet ships an update every 5 weeks, MySunnyvale CA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EcoNet | MySunnyvale CA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (14K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rheem Manufacturing Company | City of Sunnyvale |
Customer experience
EcoNet
MySunnyvale CA
Bugs and 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
MySunnyvale CA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EcoNet
No in-app purchases
MySunnyvale CA
No in-app purchases
