B+A Owner vs aethersmart 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
B+A Owner
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Property maintenance software solutions for property owners Maintenance is a difficult + time consuming task and maintenance related tasks can easily take between 30 and 60% of your day. Multiple phone calls, voicemails, telephone tag between your service providers often feels like you will never get to the bottom of these tasks + this is on a good day - well that was until now. Bricks + Agent Owner adds all the stakeholders in the maintenance workflow in one place so there is nothing that is lost + there is no need to have any off platform communications. Everyone is updated in real time with push notifications delivered directly to their mobile devices or they can also use the web as well. You can post maintenance requests to your property and assign to trades. These can be quote opportunities, direct work orders. Once the job is accepted, you can see the trade on the map when they are attending the work and check out the trade profile. Once the job is marked as completed by a trade, you will receive the invoice. You can simply review the work completed and approve the invoice providing feedback with the ratings to the trade.
aethersmart 2.0
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**Aether Smart** lets you monitor and control your heat pump from anywhere using your iPhone. With an intuitive interface, you can easily adjust temperature settings, switch operating modes, and manage your system for maximum comfort and energy efficiency. **Key Features** * Remote control of your heat pump * Adjust target temperature anytime * Switch between operating modes * Simple and user-friendly interface * Fast, reliable connection to your device * Designed to improve comfort while helping optimize energy usage Whether you're at home or away, Aether Smart gives you convenient control of your heating and cooling system, helping you create a comfortable indoor environment with just a few taps. We're continually improving the app with new features and performance enhancements to provide the best possible experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: aethersmart 2.0 at every 6 weeks against B+A Owner's every 3 months. B+A Owner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
B+A Owner ships an update every 3 months, aethersmart 2.0 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B+A Owner | aethersmart 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BricksAndAgent | AUSTRALIAN ELECTRIFY GROUP PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
B+A Owner
No in-app purchases
aethersmart 2.0
No in-app purchases







