# Nest vs SeattleMX

The clearest difference is ads: Nest at none against SeattleMX's shown. Nest also leads on ratings volume (2.6M vs 1) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). SeattleMX's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SeattleMX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nest has 2.6M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nest ships an update every 2 months, SeattleMX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nest | SeattleMX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest/id464988855/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattlemx/id6475216692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nest Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/464988858) | [MiSeattleWeb, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601090129) |

## What reviewers say

### Nest

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

**Currently charting:** #74 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


### SeattleMX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattlemx/id6475216692)

This app provides daily news, weather, traffic, ferry schedules, local events, and public job openings for the Hispanic community in Seattle. It aims to offer reliable and practical information all in one convenient place.

**Highlights:** Daily news in Spanish, Live and weekly weather forecasts, Traffic and ferry information, Local Seattle events, Washington State public jobs, User feedback submission

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nest free?

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

### Is SeattleMX free?

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

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

SeattleMX is rated higher. Nest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6M ratings, while SeattleMX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nest or SeattleMX have ads?

SeattleMX shows ads; Nest does not.

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

Nest ships an update every 2 months, and SeattleMX monthly. Most recently, Nest was updated on October 17, 2026 and SeattleMX on October 16, 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.*