Comparison

Hive vs VertiOne

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

Head to head
About

Hive

Manage your home's energy consumption, from heating and lighting to EV charging and solar power, all from your smartphone. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with intelligent scheduling and real-time insights.

Highlights
  • Personalized dashboard
  • Energy saving schedules
  • EV charging control
  • Smart lighting and plugs
  • Solar power management
  • Budget tracking and insights
Features
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SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY WITH HIVE From smart heating to EV charging and so much more, Hive makes it easy to cut costs and carbon – all from your smartphone. Already trusted by more than 2 million customers, our clever technology is changing the way homes use, store and generate energy for the better. So we can get Britain living more sustainably every day. INTRODUCING THE NEW HIVE APP Our better-than-ever app has even more features to make saving energy easier – all based on feedback from real Hive users. • Personalise your dashboard to show your most-used devices first for quicker control. • Track budgets, check your history and discover more ways to save with Trends. • Switch on your devices, set smart actions and control it all from the dashboard.   HIVE THERMOSTATS • Get everything you need to take control of your heating with the best-selling Hive Thermostat - or choose the Hive Thermostat Mini for all the benefits at an even more affordable price. • Set energy-saving schedules, boost the temperature and get alerts if you’ve accidentally left the heating on. • Save energy and protect your heating system with built-in features like Frost Protection and Holiday Mode. • Boost your control with smart Hive Radiator Valves and save by never heating a room you’re not using. • Upgrade to Hive Heating Plus for even more ways to save, including insight tools, budget tracking and personalised recommendations.   HIVE EV CHARGING • Make the switch to EV easier with Hive EV Charging, including a smart home charger, installation by British Gas and simple control via the Hive app. • Pair it with any British Gas electricity tariff to access SmartCharge – our revolutionary scheduling tool that automatically charges at the greenest and cheapest times. Then, get any money you’ve saved credited on your next bill. • Or if you’re a new customer, get exclusive access to FreeCharge for a year of free charging on us! • See how much you’re spending in the Hive app and get real-time updates when your car’s ready to go.   HIVE LIGHTS, SENSORS & PLUGS • Set the mood with a swipe and get light where you need it with our ultra-efficient bulbs. • Monitor power-hungry appliances with smart plugs, so you can see how much energy you’re using at any time. • Link your whole smart home together with Motion Sensors and get it saving energy without lifting a finger.   *NEW* HIVE SOLAR • Get everything you need to power your home with greener, renewable energy, including solar panels, home battery, expert installation and full app control. • Generate free green energy from the sun, store what you don’t use with a solar battery and sell any you don’t need back to the grid. • Pair it with the Hive Solar Saver tariff from British Gas and save hundreds on your energy bills. Discover more at hivehome.com

About

VertiOne

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Elevate your agricultural operations with precision and efficiency like never before. VertiOne empowers high-end facilities with unparalleled control over vertical farm automation. Enhance your CEA facility with VertiOne, the ultimate solution for automating and optimising your vertical farm. The seamless integration of VertiOne puts you and your clients at a technological advantage by revolutionising the way you manage your environment and irrigation. Seamless Automation Streamline your farming operations with our cutting-edge automation technology. From nutrient distribution to climate control, our app ensures that your crops receive the precise care they need at all times, whilst minimising human intervention and maximising yields. Climate Control Maintain the perfect, optimal environment for your crops by remotely monitoring and adjusting temperature, humidity, and light settings. Our app's real-time data and intuitive controls empower you to create the ideal conditions for growth, leading to healthier plants and faster, consistent harvests. Data-Driven Insights Make informed decisions with actionable insights derived from comprehensive data analytics. Track growth trends, nutrient levels, and environmental factors over time. Use this valuable information to fine-tune your future farming strategies and increase your overall productivity across the facilities. Remote Management Monitor and manage your vertical farms from anywhere in the world. Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the go, our app keeps you connected to your farming facilities 24/7. Receive alerts, adjust settings, and stay in control at all times. Secure and Reliable Rest easy knowing that your data is protected with top-tier security protocols. Our app is designed with your privacy in mind, ensuring that your sensitive information remains confidential and accessible to only you. Experience the future of farming with VertiOne and unlock the real potential of your vertical farming facilities. Join the community of innovative farmers who are already reaping the benefits of automation. Download now and watch your crops spring to life and thrive like never before! Note: VertiOne requires compatible hardware installed in your vertical farming facilities for functionality. For hardware integration please contact Grow Dynamics.

Screenshots

Hive4 screens
VertiOne3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Hive at 3 against VertiOne's —. VertiOne's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hive versus VertiOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiveVertiOne
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (819 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings819 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS16.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCentrica Hive LimitedPlantrex ltd

Bugs and requests

Hive

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • Heating/cooling schedules not working as expected
  • Camera live view and recordings not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More granular scheduling controls
  • Better integration with smart home platforms
  • Improved camera functionality and recording

VertiOne

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hive

No in-app purchases

None

VertiOne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hive free?
Hive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VertiOne free?
VertiOne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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