Comparison

Rheem EcoNet vs Mr. Heater®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rheem EcoNet

Manage your home's heating, cooling, and water heater performance remotely. Optimize energy efficiency, track consumption, and receive important alerts for maintenance and potential issues. Customize schedules and enroll in utility programs for maximum savings.

Highlights
  • Smart HVAC control
  • Water heater monitoring
  • Energy consumption tracking
  • Utility program enrollment
  • Customizable schedules
  • Real-time alerts and notifications
  • Remote access
Features
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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!

About

Mr. Heater®

Features
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Take control of your comfort with the official Mr. Heater® app. Designed to seamlessly pair with compatible Mr. Heater® WiFi and Bluetooth-enabled heaters, this app gives you the freedom to adjust your heat settings remotely—whether you're on the jobsite, at home, or on the go. Perfect for: Construction sites Workshops & garages Outdoor workspaces Home patios & recreational areas Whether you're prepping a cold jobsite before arriving or warming up your garage from the couch, the Mr. Heater® app puts the power of portable heat at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Rheem EcoNet4 screens
Mr. Heater®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mr. Heater® at 13.0 against Rheem EcoNet's 16.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rheem EcoNet versus Mr. Heater®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRheem EcoNetMr. Heater®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRheem Manufacturing CompanyEnerco Group, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Rheem EcoNet

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Schedule resets or stops working randomly
  • App disconnects from water heater frequently
  • Vacation/away mode settings not saving properly
  • Inability to log in or create account

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to view current water tank temperature
  • Improve scheduling functionality and reliability
  • Provide more detailed usage data and analytics
  • Allow custom temperature settings for away/vacation mode

Mr. Heater®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rheem EcoNet

No in-app purchases

None

Mr. Heater®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rheem EcoNet free?
Rheem EcoNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mr. Heater® free?
Mr. Heater® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rheem EcoNet or Mr. Heater® have ads?
Neither Rheem EcoNet nor Mr. Heater® shows ads.

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