ETHERMA° SMART APP vs Vext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ETHERMA° SMART APP
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ETHERMA SMART app allows users to monitor and control Etherma Thermostats and SmartBox devices via the cloud.
Vext
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Fresh greens, whenever you need them. - The Vext app connects to your cabinet over WiFi and handles the growing. You just cook. - Light scheduling — set it once and forget it. The app runs your lighting around your life, not the other way around. - Water level monitoring — no guessing, no checking. You'll get a nudge when it's time to refill. - Reminders that matter — nutrients, maintenance, harvests. The right prompt at the right time, nothing more. - Step-by-step guidance — from first setup to first harvest, clear instructions that actually make sense. - Herbs, leafy greens, berries. Ready when you are, tasting the way they should. This isn't another thing to manage. It's one less thing to think about.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ETHERMA° SMART APP at 13.0 against Vext's 16.1.1. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ETHERMA° SMART APP | Vext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.1.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Etherma | Vext |
In-app purchases
ETHERMA° SMART APP
No in-app purchases
Vext
No in-app purchases
