Enphase Enlighten vs EcoNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Enphase Enlighten
Monitor your solar energy system's performance with ease. Verify system health, view energy production by time period, and analyze performance against weather data. Generate reports on energy production and usage directly from the app.
- Verify system health
- View energy production
- Analyze against weather data
- Run energy reports
- Monitor by month, day, or hour
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Enlighten is the monitoring experience built specifically for the system owner. Delivering at-a-glance verification, Enlighten gives you the assurance that your Enphase System is performing as expected. - Easily verify system health and performance. - View energy production by month, day, or hour. - Analyze performance against historical weather data. - Run reports of energy production and energy usage from the app
EcoNet
Manage your home's heating, cooling, and water heater systems remotely. Optimize energy efficiency, track consumption, and set custom schedules for comfort and savings. Receive alerts for maintenance and system updates.
- Smart HVAC control
- Smart water heater monitoring
- Energy consumption tracking
- Custom scheduling
- Remote system access
- Maintenance alerts
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EcoNet®: Smart Control for Your Home’s Comfort Take complete control of your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. EcoNet provides seamless smart control over your HVAC and water heaters from the Rheem family of brands (Rheem, Ruud, Friedrich, Richmond, Sure Comfort, Russell by Rheem, Durastar). Experience the convenience of managing your home’s climate and hot water needs right from your smartphone. Features: - Smart Control: Easily adjust your heating and cooling settings to maintain the perfect indoor climate. - Smart Monitoring: Monitor and control your water heater’s performance for optimal efficiency and comfort. - Smart Savings: Track your energy consumption and receive tips to improve efficiency and save on utility bills. - Utility Programs: Enroll in utility programs in your area to maximize your savings. - Custom Schedules: Set personalized schedules for your HVAC and water heater to match your lifestyle and maximize energy savings. - Alerts & Notifications: Get real-time alerts and notifications for maintenance reminders, system updates, and potential issues. Quickly share these alerts with your contractor when contact info added at account creation. - Remote Access: Control your home’s systems from anywhere, ensuring comfort and peace of mind whether you’re at home or away. Download EcoNet today and transform the way you manage your home’s comfort and efficiency!
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Verdict
Enphase Enlighten and EcoNet both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of Enphase Enlighten's written reviews are positive against 16% of EcoNet's. Enphase Enlighten also leads on ratings volume (92K vs 13K) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
Enphase Enlighten holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Enphase Enlighten has 92K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Enphase Enlighten's written reviews are positive against 16% of EcoNet's.
Enphase Enlighten ships an update every 2 months, EcoNet every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Enphase Enlighten | EcoNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (92K ratings) — better | 4.4 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews — better | 15.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 92K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enphase Energy, Inc. | Rheem Manufacturing Company |
Customer experience
Enphase Enlighten
EcoNet
User reviews
Enphase Enlighten
From 92K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent monitoring of solar production and consumption
- 📊 Detailed data and reporting
- 🔍 Ability to view individual panel performance
- 🌳 Estimates environmental impact (e.g. trees saved)
Room to improve
- 🐛 App stability issues, crashes, and data not updating
- 🕰️ Infrequent data updates (e.g. 15 minutes)
- 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🔍 Lack of real-time data and panel-level monitoring
- 💰 Expensive system with poor customer support
EcoNet
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Functional app
- 📊 Useful graphs and data
- 🔒 Resetting password options
- 🕰️ Scheduling and vacation mode
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable connection
- 🚫 Inaccurate power consumption data
- 🤔 Confusing and limited UI
- 🔄 Inconsistent mode changes
- 🔍 Lack of detailed information
Bugs and requests
Enphase Enlighten
Reported bugs
4 issues- App not loading or showing incorrect data
- Login issues and settings not saving
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Envoy connectivity and communication problems
Requested features
5 requests- Real-time data and monitoring
- Customizable dashboards and reporting
- Integration with smart home devices and IFTTT
- Improved battery management and scheduling
- Ability to compare system performance with neighbors
EcoNet
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi
- Vacation mode not functioning properly
- Schedules not being followed consistently
- Temperature and mode settings not sticking
- Incorrect time zone and date information
Requested features
5 requests- Actual water temperature display
- Customizable scheduling options
- Geofencing with multiple users
- Integration with other smart home platforms
- More detailed energy usage reporting
In-app purchases
Enphase Enlighten
No in-app purchases
EcoNet
No in-app purchases
