# IntelliComfort vs EcoPort Install

The clearest difference is rating: EcoPort Install at 5.0 against IntelliComfort's 4.2. EcoPort Install also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). IntelliComfort's advantage is ratings volume (350 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

EcoPort Install holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IntelliComfort has 350 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IntelliComfort ships an update every 14 months, EcoPort Install monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IntelliComfort | EcoPort Install |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (350 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellicomfort/id794980960/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecoport-install/id6474036682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **350** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/456233209) | [SkyCentrics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013198924) |

## What reviewers say

### IntelliComfort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellicomfort/id794980960)

Remotely manage your compatible communicating thermostats. Adjust temperature set points, switch system modes, and enable quick heating or cooling. Features geofencing for home and away modes, multi-location monitoring, and push notifications for system alerts.

**Highlights:** Remote thermostat control, Adjust set points, Select system modes, Quick Heat/Cool, Geofencing (Home/Away), Multi-location monitoring, System fault notifications

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface for basic temperature control
- ✅ Reliable performance when functioning properly
- 🎯 Effective for basic thermostat adjustments
- ⭐ Works well for its intended simple design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes and won't load after updates
- 📵 App goes offline unexpectedly and frequently
- ❌ Severely limited functionality compared to competitors
- 🔧 Cannot control fan speed independently
- 📅 No scheduling or programming capabilities from app

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load or crashes on startup
- App disconnects from thermostat unexpectedly
- Temperature commands don't sync to thermostat
- Incorrect temperature readings displayed
- App shows thermostat as offline when it's online

**Requested features**

- Independent fan speed control
- Scheduling and programming from app
- Humidity adjustment capability
- Multi-device connectivity support
- Remote system restart functionality


### EcoPort Install

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecoport-install/id6474036682)

This utility app helps installers optimize cellular signal strength for EcoPort UCM installations. It provides real-time feedback on signal quality and a daily summary of installation statuses.

**Highlights:** Optimize cellular signal strength, Real-time signal feedback, Day-end installation summary, EcoPort UCM installer tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IntelliComfort free?

IntelliComfort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EcoPort Install free?

EcoPort Install is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IntelliComfort or EcoPort Install?

EcoPort Install is rated higher. IntelliComfort averages 4.2 out of 5 from 350 ratings, while EcoPort Install averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IntelliComfort or EcoPort Install have ads?

Neither IntelliComfort nor EcoPort Install shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IntelliComfort or EcoPort Install?

IntelliComfort ships an update every 14 months, and EcoPort Install monthly. Most recently, IntelliComfort was updated on October 23, 2026 and EcoPort Install on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*