Comparison

e vs X

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

Head to head
About

e

This app helps residential HVAC contractors quickly calculate annual cost savings for homeowners when considering system replacements. It offers up to three replacement options and compares them against current industry standards or user-defined systems. Calculations are based on heating and cooling run hours and local energy prices.

Highlights
  • Instant annual cost savings calculations
  • Up to 3 replacement system options
  • Comparison to industry minimum standards
  • User-defined replacement system input
  • Automatic location-based energy price updates
  • Email comparison reports
Features
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Instant mobile annual cost savings for residential HVAC system replacement options. e-Saver™ provides on-the-go calculations for residential contractors analyzing HVAC system conversion options. Based off of the system being replaced, up to three options are available to help the contractor explain the annual cost savings to the homeowner. Users input current system efficiency standards, along with the considered replacement option for comparison. The e-Saver app also allows for these systems choices to be compared to current industry minimum standards, as well as the Copeland Scroll™ variable speed compressors. • Auto locates to closest city based on geo location • Energy prices auto update based on location • Offers up to 3 replacement system options • Input your own user defined replacement system • Compare fuel costs • Intuitive input of system data • Cost savings based on both Heating and Cooling run hours per location • Internet not required • Email the comparison Information on this and other Copeland applications is available at https://www.copeland.com/en-us/tools-resources/mobile-apps

About

X

Features
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The X Controls App makes your VRV / VRF, Splits, Multi-Splits, Mini-Splits air conditioning smarter and accessible from anywhere*. ● Monitor and Control of HVAC (air conditioning) units ● Full bi-directional (including feedback) control on your indoor units; ● On/Off control (individual or All) ● Set Temperature and Room temperature info ● HVAC Operation modes (Cool / Heat / Fan / Dry / Auto), ● Fan speed controls. ● Louver modes control ● Unit Operation Scheduling ● Realtime manufacturer fault code indication ● Unit operational statistics ● Group (zone) setting and control ● Allow access (with restricted permissions) to additional family members ● Plug and Play setup and installation ● Multiple locations per user ● Supports Splits, Multi-Splits, Mini-Splits, Ducted, VRV, VRF HVAC system types X Controls leads the way in connected HVAC solutions, with a pioneering approach we call the Internet of Climate (IoC). The Internet of Climate is a universal concept that Internet-enabled any climate system, simply and seamlessly. Our mission is to connect the traditional world of HVAC with the future of IoT, enabling HVAC to play a central role in smart buildings and smart homes.

Screenshots

e4 screens
X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: e at 12.0 against X's 15.0. 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
e versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (64 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCopeland LPX-Controls

In-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do e or X have ads?
Neither e nor X shows ads.

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