Comparison

Ruud EcoNet vs Simply Count +

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

Head to head
About

Ruud EcoNet

Manage your home's heating, cooling, and hot water systems remotely. Optimize energy usage, set custom schedules, and receive important alerts for maintenance and potential issues. Enjoy enhanced comfort and potential savings on utility bills.

Highlights
  • Smart HVAC control
  • Smart water heater monitoring
  • Energy consumption tracking
  • Custom scheduling
  • Remote system access
  • Maintenance alerts
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

Simply Count +

Features
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Simply Count+ is a lightweight cash-drawer counter built for businesses that still handle cash and need a fast, reliable way to close out. Designed for retail shops, coffee houses, bars, food trucks, and events, Simply Count+ lets you count bills and coins quickly without mental math or spreadsheets. Tap to tally, see totals instantly, reset, and move on to the next drawer. No accounts. No syncing. No training. Just a clean tool that works every time. Built for: -Retail cash drawers & tills -Bar and café register close-outs -Tip and payout counting -Events, pop-ups, and markets -Quick cash audits Features: -Tap-to-count interface -Clear, instant totals -Fast reset between drawers -Works fully offline -Reliable and distraction-free Simply Count+. Close faster. Count with confidence.

Screenshots

Ruud EcoNet4 screens
Simply Count +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ruud EcoNet at Free against Simply Count +'s $0.99. Simply Count +'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Ruud EcoNet is free to download; Simply Count + costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ruud EcoNet versus Simply Count +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuud EcoNetSimply Count +
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRheem Manufacturing CompanyBenjamin Brynildsen

Bugs and requests

Ruud EcoNet

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Geofence not working correctly since iOS 18.4.1 update
  • App constantly has to be hard closed and re opened
  • Cloud based reliability is pretty abysmal
  • WiFi connection crashes repeatedly
  • Can't change WiFi
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  • Scheduling issues
  • Losing connection to devices
  • Disappearing water heater from the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Show operating status of furnace and AC units
  • Allow more schedule time slots
  • Integrate with Apple Home/HomeKit
  • Show current temperature in the tank

Simply Count +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ruud EcoNet

No in-app purchases

None

Simply Count +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruud EcoNet free?
Ruud EcoNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simply Count + free?
Simply Count + costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ruud EcoNet or Simply Count + have ads?
Neither Ruud EcoNet nor Simply Count + shows ads.

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