Comparison

InSite Report vs HydroHome

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

Head to head
About

InSite Report

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This app from SJE Rhombus lets you easily view log files from EZ Series® In-Site® Control Panels right from your mobile device! Now available as an app, you no longer need a laptop to view the log files. This means you can access important information while at the panel, giving you more time to spot issues before they become a bigger problem. Spot long run times while at the panel – this could point to issues with the pump or system Excess alarms – this could point to system setup problems Quickly and simply view alarm, pump cycle, and pump gallon counts with the handy bar graph. You can also dive into specific time-stamped events to get more detailed information, such as the pump on/off, ETMs, and cycles, as well as tank level. Other features include: - Filters within the app to view specific data, such as date ranges, tank level alarm counts, etc. - Bar graph for quick reference and easy viewing - Able to store multiple panels in the app - Able to download CSV, XLS, and PDF files of the data from the app - Built-in tutorial with instructions

About

HydroHome

Monitor and manage your home's electricity consumption with detailed insights and personalized tips. Track hourly usage, understand energy breakdowns, and set budget-based notifications. Optional smart home hub integration provides real-time data and device control.

Highlights
  • Hourly energy use data
  • Energy use breakdown
  • Savings insights and tips
  • Custom budget notifications
  • Real-time energy monitoring (with hub)
  • Smart device control (with hub)
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The HydroHome app gives BC Hydro customers tools and insights to track, understand and manage their home’s electricity use anywhere, anytime. Features of the free app: - Your whole home’s hourly energy use data up to the previous day. - A breakdown of how your home uses energy. - Insights and tips to help you save. - Custom notifications based on your budget. If you purchase a hub (optional) through the app, additional features are available: - Real-time data that shows how much electricity your home’s using right now. - Connect compatible smart home devices to see device-specific energy use. - Control compatible smart home devices (lights, thermostats, plugs, etc.) all in one app. With greater knowledge of your home’s energy use, you can take actions to save energy and money. The HydroHome app is available to most BC Hydro residential customers. Hubs aren’t available to customers in apartment buildings due to limitations with the wireless technology. Please note that other account management services such as viewing and paying your bill are not available on the HydroHome app. To use these services please log in to your MyHydro account. For full details including eligibility, hubs, compatible smart home devices, and frequently asked questions, visit https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/tools-and-calculators/hydrohome-app.html

Screenshots

InSite Report4 screens
HydroHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HydroHome at 2 against InSite Report's —. InSite Report's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
InSite Report versus HydroHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInSite ReportHydroHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS14.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSJE-RhombusInsight Energy Ventures, LLC

Bugs and requests

InSite Report

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HydroHome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login credentials not working
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Live data not showing correctly
  • Time displayed incorrectly

Requested features

3 requests
  • View billing and usage history
  • Customizable data views
  • Compatibility with more home setups

In-app purchases

None

InSite Report

No in-app purchases

None

HydroHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InSite Report free?
InSite Report is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HydroHome free?
HydroHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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