# Nest vs eero wifi system

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nest at none against eero wifi system's 4. Nest also leads on ratings volume (2.6M vs 204K) and device support (4 vs 2). eero wifi system's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 24%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eero wifi system sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Nest asks for nothing beyond the download.

eero wifi system holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nest has 2.6M ratings behind it against 204K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Nest's written reviews are positive against 41% of eero wifi system's.

Nest ships an update every 2 months, eero wifi system every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nest | eero wifi system |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest/id464988855/reviews) | **[4.8 (204K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eero-wifi-system/id1023499075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6M** | 204K |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #90 | **#15** |
| Size | 240 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nest Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/464988858) | [eero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/934069168) |

## What reviewers say

### Nest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest/id464988855)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your smart home devices, including thermostats, security systems, cameras, and smoke detectors, all from a single app. Receive alerts, manage schedules, and automate actions based on your presence.

**Highlights:** Remote thermostat control, Arm/disarm security system, Live camera feeds, Smoke/CO alerts, Automated actions, Visitor notifications

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔔 Useful alerts and notifications
- 🌐 Convenient remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 🔒 Overly complex setup and login process
- 💰 Expensive subscription required for full functionality
- 🔋 Battery life issues with cameras

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent home/away detection
- Thermostat schedule resets unexpectedly
- Smoke detector false alarms
- Camera feed freezes or fails to load

**Requested features**

- Improved scheduling and automation options
- Better integration with other smart home devices
- More customization options for alerts and notifications
- Offline viewing and recording capabilities


### eero wifi system

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eero-wifi-system/id1023499075)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #28 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Easily set up and manage your home WiFi system. Enjoy fast, reliable internet throughout your home with automatic updates for improved performance and security. Manage devices, share your network securely, and control internet access for screen time.

**Highlights:** Easy setup in minutes, Automatic software updates, Remote network management, Guest network sharing, Internet access scheduling, Device blocking, eero Plus subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eero Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| eero Plus | $99.99 | per year |
| eero for Business | $199.99 | per year |
| eero Plus100 | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent WiFi coverage
- 👍 Easy setup and configuration
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 🚀 Reliable and stable network
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and sync issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required for basic features
- 🤔 Lack of advanced configuration options
- 🤔 Inaccurate device status and activity tracking
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to detect network issues
- Devices disappear from network
- Inability to delete old/unused devices
- Inconsistent 2.4GHz/5GHz band steering
- Frequent app crashes and sync failures

**Requested features**

- Allow local web-based router management
- Provide more granular network controls
- Add option to schedule firmware updates
- Improve device management and renaming
- Enhance security and threat reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nest free?

Nest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is eero wifi system free?

eero wifi system is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nest or eero wifi system?

eero wifi system is rated higher. Nest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6M ratings, while eero wifi system averages 4.8 from 204K ratings.

### Do Nest or eero wifi system have ads?

Neither Nest nor eero wifi system shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nest or eero wifi system?

Nest ships an update every 2 months, and eero wifi system every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nest was updated on September 24, 2026 and eero wifi system on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nest or eero wifi system?

Nest currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and eero wifi system at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*