EcoNet vs HomeCloak
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!
HomeCloak
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HomeCloak gets your home off the internet. Real-estate sites keep photos of your home's interior and exterior online for years after you move in. People-search sites tie your name to your address. Map services show your front door to anyone. HomeCloak sends removal requests to every site that shows your home or your household's personal information, follows up until they act, and keeps re-filing for as long as you're subscribed. WHAT WE DO FOR YOU • Send removal requests to 900+ listing sites, people-search networks, and registered data brokers the moment you subscribe • Attach a signed authorized-agent letter to every request so sites can't send it back • Read every reply and answer follow-up questions automatically • Follow up at 14 days, send a formal notice at 30 days, and prepare a complaint packet at 45 days • Re-file anything that comes back, and add every new site we discover WHAT ONLY YOU CAN DO (ABOUT 40 MINUTES, WITH EXACT STEPS) A few sites only accept requests from the homeowner: Google Street View, Bing Streetside, the MLS, and the big listing sites. We give you the exact clicks for each, and a ready-to-send letter for the MLS. Do a couple a day and you're done in a week. YOUR CLOAK LEVEL One number shows how much of your home and household is hidden, with the four things that move it: home photos, street view, your name and address, and data brokers. ONE PLAN, YOUR WHOLE HOUSEHOLD $109.99 a year covers up to 3 properties and everyone who lives with you. The competition charges per person and doesn't touch your home's photos. Purchases are made on homecloak.us. The app is free and shows your progress, your steps, and every reply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HomeCloak at every 3 days against EcoNet's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update every 5 weeks, HomeCloak every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EcoNet | HomeCloak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rheem Manufacturing Company | HomeCloak LLC |
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
HomeCloak
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EcoNet
No in-app purchases
HomeCloak
No in-app purchases









