# Nest vs Flair

The clearest difference is rating: Nest at 4.6 against Flair's 3.3. Nest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.6M vs 125). Flair's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 24%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Nest holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nest has 2.6M ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Nest's written reviews are positive against 42% of Flair's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nest ships an update every 2 months, Flair every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nest | Flair |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest/id464988855/reviews)** | [3.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flair-climate-control/id1159409932/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6M** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | **42.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nest Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/464988858) | [Standard Euler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159409931) |

## What reviewers say

### Nest

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### Flair

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flair-climate-control/id1159409932)

Control your home's heating and cooling room by room from your smartphone. Create custom schedules, save energy with geofencing, and integrate with smart home devices for ultimate comfort and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Room-by-room temperature control, Customizable schedules, Geofencing for energy saving, Smart home device integration, Remote access and control, Share access with family

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Solves temperature imbalance issues effectively
- 🔧 Easy hardware installation
- 📱 Useful scheduling and geofencing features
- 🏠 Seamless integration with Ecobee systems
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative to zoned HVAC

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐌 Slow app response times and updates
- 😕 Poor user interface design
- 🔌 Requires cloud connectivity for all functions
- 🔐 Installer code restrictions limit user control

**Reported bugs**

- App loses API connection and requires reconfiguration
- Thermostat puts out max heat despite room being above setpoint
- Vents don't respond to app commands inconsistently
- App splash screen overlay blocks interface in portrait mode
- Back button unresponsive on iPhone 14/15

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for app interface
- Dual setpoint control (separate heat/cool temperatures)
- HomeKit integration
- Local control without cloud dependency
- Manual mode scheduling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nest free?

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

### Is Flair free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nest or Flair?

Nest is rated higher. Nest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6M ratings, while Flair averages 3.3 from 125 ratings.

### Do Nest or Flair have ads?

Flair shows ads; Nest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nest or Flair?

Nest ships an update every 2 months, and Flair every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nest was updated on September 26, 2026 and Flair on September 19, 2026.

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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.*