iMistAway vs CMist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iMistAway
This app provides wireless monitoring and management for mosquito misting systems. Users can remotely control misting cycles, view schedules, and check system status from their smartphone. Dealers can also gain remote visibility into customer systems for enhanced service.
- Remote mist cycle control
- View misting schedules
- System status monitoring
- Turn automated cycles on/off
- Switch to Remote Only mode
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Mosquitoes are wireless. Shouldn’t your misting system be too? iMistAway is an optional wireless monitoring and management technology that is complementary to MistAway’s mosquito misting systems. It is only available through Authorized MistAway Dealers and requires connecting an iMist2 gateway to the homeowner’s router. The app allows MistAway’s customers to see their system’s status or remotely trigger or stop a mist from their smartphone, wherever they are connected to the internet. The app also enables MistAway’s dealers to provide a superior level of service by giving them complete remote visibility into the operations of their customers’ misting systems. Highlights: - Trigger, stop, or skip a mist cycle. - Turn your automated mist cycles On or Off, or switch to Remote Only mode. - View your automatic misting schedule. - See important status information about your Mistaway system.
CMist
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Take command of your trusted CoastalMister mosquito misting system directly from your phone. Our app puts ultimate convenience in your hands, allowing you to schedule mist cycles, activate manual mists, and monitor system status from anywhere. Pair it with our industry-leading misting systems—designed for durable, reliable performance—to maintain a protective barrier against mosquitoes, flies, spiders, and no-see-ums. Reclaim your outdoor moments with confidence and effortless control. For installation, service, or refills, our national network of certified dealers is ready to assist.
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Verdict
iMistAway and CMist are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
iMistAway ships an update every 4 months, CMist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iMistAway | CMist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MistAway Systems, Inc. | Coastal Mosquito Control,LLC |
In-app purchases
iMistAway
No in-app purchases
CMist
No in-app purchases









