Nest vs Aureus Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nest
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.
- Remote thermostat control
- Arm/disarm security system
- Live camera feeds
- Smoke/CO alerts
- Automated actions
- Visitor notifications
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At Google Nest, we make products that are beautiful, helpful and easy to use. The Nest app is no exception. Control your Nest thermostat, arm and disarm your Nest Secure alarm system, see your home with Nest Cam, and get an alert if Nest Protect goes off – all in one place. And receive notifications on your iPhone or iPad. Nest uses sensors, algorithms and the location of your phone to do the right thing automatically, turning off the heat and turning on the camera when you leave. Forget to set the alarm? It will notice, and send you a Remind Me alert. Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E Thermostats that program themselves to help you save energy. - Change the temperature from the subway or the sofa using your phone. - See how much energy you used, and why. - View and edit your schedule. - Get extreme temperature alerts before your home gets too cold. Nest Secure alarm system - Arm and disarm your home remotely from the app. - Receive a Remind Me alert if you leave home and forget to set the alarm. - Receive a security alert on your phone telling you what triggered the alarm – a door or window opening, or someone entering a room. Nest Protect The smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that thinks, speaks, and alerts your phone. - Get an alert if Nest Protect senses smoke or carbon monoxide. (Requires Wi-Fi and a working internet connection.) - Silence an alarm from your phone with App Silence. (Nest Protect 2nd gen only.) - See the status of your batteries, sensors, and Wi-Fi connection. - Run a Safety Checkup to test all your alarms at once. (Nest Protect 2nd gen only.) - See your Safety History so you know when alerts happened and why. Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Outdoor, Nest Cam Indoor, Nest Cam Outdoor, and Dropcam The security cameras that let you see your home on your phone, inside and out. - Get alerts when there’s activity, and talk back to get someone’s attention. - See what you missed with snapshots of the last three hours. - Check in 24/7 with crisp 1080p HD video (Nest Cam and Dropcam Pro only). - Get person alerts (or familiar face alerts with Nest Cam IQ) and up to 30 days of video history when you subscribe to Nest Aware. (Subscription service sold separately.) Nest Hello Know who’s knocking. - 24/7 video streaming means you’ll never miss a moment. - Designed to show you everything at your doorstep – people head to toe, or packages on the ground. - Knows the difference between a person and a thing. - Notifies you about visitors, even if they don’t ring the bell. - HD Talk and Listen lets you have a seamless conversation with someone at your door. - When you can’t answer the door, quick responses let you reply to visitors with prerecorded audio messages. Nest x Yale Lock The lock for a more secure connected home. - Instead of sharing keys, assign passcodes to people you trust in the Nest app. - Get an alert when someone locks or unlocks the door. - With Home/Away Assist and Auto-Lock, your door can lock itself when you leave. Some features require a working internet connection, Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth.
Aureus Vault
Instantly identify and value precious metals and collectibles using AI. Track your assets with real-time market valuations and portfolio performance. Ideal for thrifters, collectors, and investors.
- AI-powered identification of metals and collectibles
- Real-time portfolio tracking
- Live market value updates
- Gain and loss tracking
- Historical performance analysis
- Organize and log new finds
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Turn Every Find Into Value Aureus is the smarter way to identify, value, and track precious metals and collectibles using advanced AI and a powerful portfolio system. Whether you’re flipping thrift finds, stacking silver, or managing a serious collection, Aureus gives you instant clarity on what you own and what it’s worth. AI-Powered Identification Snap a photo and instantly analyze gold, silver, coins, sterling flatware, jewelry, and more. Get fast, intelligent insights so you can make confident decisions on the spot. Real-Time Portfolio Tracking Turn every item into a tracked asset with live market-based valuations, portfolio totals, gain and loss tracking, and historical performance. Live Market Value Updates Values update in real time with market movement so you can track changes, spot opportunities, and make better buy or sell decisions. Built for Thrifters, Collectors and Investors From garage sales to high-value collections, Aureus is designed to scale with you. Quickly log new finds, organize your assets, and build a true metals and collectibles portfolio. Why Aureus Most apps help you identify. Others help you track. Aureus does both seamlessly in one place. Start building your collection smarter with Aureus. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aureus Vault at 100% against Nest's 24%. Aureus Vault also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Nest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (2.6M vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Aureus Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nest asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aureus Vault 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. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Nest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aureus Vault's.
Nest ships an update every 2 months, Aureus Vault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nest | Aureus Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.6M ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6M — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #75 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nest Labs | Ryan Tate |
Customer experience
Nest
Aureus Vault
Bugs and requests
Nest
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent home/away detection
- Thermostat schedule resets unexpectedly
- Smoke detector false alarms
- Camera feed freezes or fails to load
Requested features
4 requests- Improved scheduling and automation options
- Better integration with other smart home devices
- More customization options for alerts and notifications
- Offline viewing and recording capabilities
Aureus Vault
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nest
No in-app purchases
Aureus Vault
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual$39.991 Year









