Comparison

M vs AirPilot Home

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

Head to head
About

M

Monitor and manage your building's energy flows, generation, and consumption directly from your smartphone. Gain insights with daily, monthly, and annual evaluations, and control connected devices like chargers and heat pumps for increased efficiency and sustainability.

Highlights
  • Visualize energy flows
  • Energy generation and consumption overview
  • Daily, monthly, annual evaluations
  • Energy-Charger control
  • Heat pump control
  • Remote energy management
Features
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With the new M-TEC E-SMART APP, you can bring M-TEC's comprehensive energy management directly to your smartphone. This innovative application makes all energy flows in your building visible and gives you a detailed overview of the energy you generate and consume, as well as the current status of your M-TEC products. The app allows you to create daily, monthly and annual evaluations of your energy production and consumption so that you always have an overview. Functions of the E-SMART APP: - Visualisation of energy flows: All energy movements in your building at a glance. - Energy overview: Overview of self-generated and consumed energy. - Time-based evaluations: Detailed daily, monthly and annual analysis. - Energy-Charger control: Start and control your Energy-Charger directly via the app. - Heat pump control: Access and control the heat pump for efficient use. - Energy management on the move: The smart energy management system from M-TEC on your smart phone. - Own use at a glance: Keep a clear overview of your own consumption at all times. Advantages of the E-SMART APP: - Simple operation: Intuitive user interface for easy handling. - Fully connected: Integrates all M-TEC products perfectly into your energy management. - Increase efficiency: Maximize the use of your self-generated energy and reduce your dependence on the power grid. - Sustainability: Support the energy transition and actively contribute to reducing your carbon footprint. - Available everywhere: Maintain an overview and control of your energy management, even when you are away from home. Bring the full power of M-TEC and third-party products to your smartphone and experience a new dimension in energy management. Download the M-TEC E-SMART APP from the app store today and get started on an energy-efficient future!

About

AirPilot Home

Features
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AirPilot makes compatible Südwind Ambientika Smart ventilation devices easier to understand and control. Connect your existing device account, choose your home, and control ventilation, zones, and manual scenes in an interface that explains what is happening. Currently supported model: - Südwind Ambientika Smart Launch features: - Home and zone overview - Clear ventilation modes - Manual control of compatible devices - Manual scenes - Cloud log with decisions and measurements - Weather data as outdoor context - Optional Apple Home sensors for local temperature and humidity - Installation and maintenance guidance - In-app feedback AirPilot Home is an independent app for compatible Südwind Ambientika Smart ventilation devices. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or sponsored by Südwind or Ambientika. Live control requires an existing compatible device account. Models without Ambientika app or cloud connectivity, such as remote-control-only or wired-control variants, are not compatible. AirPilot Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription and as a lifetime unlock. Pro unlocks Autopilot, schedules, extended statistics, push notifications, and premium features for one home. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://airpilot.app/en/privacy/

Screenshots

M4 screens
AirPilot Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M at none against AirPilot Home's 3. M also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). AirPilot Home's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price and device support 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. AirPilot Home sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 4 months, AirPilot Home weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
M versus AirPilot Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAirPilot Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperM-TEC Energy Systems GmbHFelix Kuester

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AirPilot Home

Subscriptions2
  • AirPilot Pro Monatlich$5.991 Month
  • AirPilot Pro Jährlich$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • AirPilot Pro Lifetime$129.00

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirPilot Home free?
AirPilot Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M or AirPilot Home have ads?
M shows ads; AirPilot Home does not.
Which is updated more often, M or AirPilot Home?
M ships an update every 4 months, and AirPilot Home weekly. Most recently, M was updated on October 24, 2026 and AirPilot Home on October 25, 2026.

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