Comparison

Nest vs ASK Home

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote thermostat control
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • Live camera feeds
  • Smoke/CO alerts
  • Automated actions
  • Visitor notifications
Currently charting
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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.

About

ASK Home

Features
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Welcome to ASK Home! The ASK Home app is your dedicated digital companion for a seamless living experience. Designed for residents, our app transforms your daily living with smart technology, making every aspect of your stay effortless and convenient. Why Choose ASK Home? Effortless Rent Payments: Forget the hassle of traditional rent payments. Our secure digital platform allows you to pay your rent quickly and conveniently with just a few taps. Simplified Maintenance Requests: Report maintenance issues easily through the app and track the status of your requests in real time. Stay Updated Instantly: Receive important announcements, updates, and community notifications directly on your device so you're always informed. Community at Your Fingertips: Stay connected with fellow residents through community updates, events, and interactive features designed to enhance your living experience. Security and Convenience Combined: Your privacy and security are our priority. All your personal information and transactions are protected with advanced security measures. App Features: User-friendly online rent payment gateway Quick and easy maintenance request submissions Real-time updates on request statuses Instant notifications for important communications Community engagement features Experience Smarter Living with ASK Home At ASK Home, we are committed to making your stay more comfortable and convenient through smart technology. ASK Home is more than just a property management platform—it's your gateway to a connected, hassle-free, and enjoyable living experience.

Screenshots

Nest4 screens
ASK Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Nest at #97 against ASK Home's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Nest versus ASK Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNestASK Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.6M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#97 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNest LabsEAZYAPP TECH PRIVATE LIMITED

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

ASK Home

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nest

No in-app purchases

None

ASK Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nest free?
Nest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASK Home free?
ASK Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nest or ASK Home have ads?
Neither Nest nor ASK Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nest or ASK Home?
Nest ships an update every 2 months, and ASK Home every 2 months. Most recently, Nest was updated on October 30, 2026 and ASK Home on October 29, 2026.

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