Comparison

Sensi vs UA Strong

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

Head to head
About

Sensi

Control your home's climate remotely with a smart thermostat. Adjust temperature, set schedules, and receive alerts from anywhere. Integrates with popular smart home platforms for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • 7-day scheduling
  • Usage reports
  • Service reminders
  • Geofencing
  • Smart home integration
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With the Sensi Smart Thermostat, you can enjoy complete control of your home comfort – Anytime. Anywhere. Extensive Compatibility Sensi Smart Thermostats work with HVAC equipment found in most homes*. Check compatibility at sensi.copeland.com/en-us/support/compatibility. Easy to install. Easier to use. Even if you’ve never installed a thermostat, we’ve got you covered. Clearly illustrated, in-app instructions will walk you through each step from start to finish. As soon as you’ve installed and connected your thermostat, the Sensi app serves as an intuitive remote control that lets you set, change and program your home comfort from anywhere. In-App Features: Remote temperature control Flexible 7-day scheduling Usage reports Service reminders Geofencing Auto changeover Circulating fan Humidity control** Temperature limits Smart alerts Local weather Early start A/C protection Keypad lockout Smart home meets smart comfort. Simply pair to the smart home platform of your choice to seamlessly control all of your connected devices. Smart Home Compatible • Amazon Alexa • Google Assistant • Apple HomeKit • SmartThings *Common wire (c-wire) not required for most applications. Does not work with baseboard heat and some other systems. Common wire (c-wire) is required for Apple HomeKit, heat only systems, cool only systems and heat pump systems. **Humidification requires additional equipment and a professional installation is recommended. Dehumidification supported with AC and heat pump systems.

About

UA Strong

Stay informed about union news, events, and member benefits with this app. Access all your union information conveniently on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Union news updates
  • Event notifications
  • Member benefits information
  • Resource access
  • Convenient mobile access
Features
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The UA Strong App keeps union members informed and up-to-date on important UA news, events, member benefits, and resources. All your union news in once convenient app on your phone.

Screenshots

Sensi4 screens
UA Strong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sensi at 4.6 against UA Strong's 3.7. Sensi also leads on ratings volume (248K vs 6). UA Strong's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sensi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sensi has 248K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensi ships an update monthly, UA Strong every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sensi versus UA Strong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensiUA Strong
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (248K ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings248K — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCopeland LPLetsAllDoGood, Inc.

Customer experience

Sensi

All ratings246,247 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,098 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative57.2%

UA Strong

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Sensi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Thermostat randomly disconnects from WiFi
  • Programmed schedules not being retained
  • Temperature settings not sticking after adjustments

Requested features

5 requests
  • Finer temperature control in Celsius
  • Automatic heating/cooling mode switching based on outdoor temperature
  • More detailed usage reporting
  • Ability to set schedules with shorter intervals
  • Support for multiple user accounts and geofencing

UA Strong

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sensi

No in-app purchases

None

UA Strong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sensi free?
Sensi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UA Strong free?
UA Strong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sensi or UA Strong?
Sensi is rated higher. Sensi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 248K ratings, while UA Strong averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Sensi or UA Strong have ads?
Neither Sensi nor UA Strong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sensi or UA Strong?
Sensi ships an update monthly, and UA Strong every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sensi was updated on November 11, 2026 and UA Strong on November 8, 2026.

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