Lutron App vs ecobee by Generac
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lutron App
Control smart lights, shades, and other connected devices remotely and securely. Enhance your daily routines by managing your home's atmosphere from anywhere in the world.
- Remote control of smart devices
- Secure access from anywhere
- Control lights
- Control shades
- Integrates with Lutron systems
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Bring out the best in your everyday moments with Lutron. Simply and securely control lights, shades and other smart devices from anywhere in the world with the Lutron app on your iOS device. The Lutron app requires a Lutron system and compatible Lutron smart lighting products. To learn more or hire a professional installer visit www.lutron.com.
ecobee by Generac
Control your smart home devices, including thermostats, cameras, and sensors. Automate your home for comfort and peace of mind, and monitor entryways and cabinets with intelligent alerts. Save energy with custom schedules and find potential rebates.
- Control SmartThermostat, SmartCamera, and SmartSensor
- Step-by-step installation guides
- Customizable thermostat schedules
- Home automation with Autopilot
- Intelligent alerts for entryways and cabinets
- Energy rebate search
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The ecobee by Generac app connects your home’s comfort, security, and energy systems into one intelligent experience. Powerful on their own and brilliant together, ecobee and Generac products learn your home’s patterns, adapt automatically, and help keep you comfortable, protected, and prepared, wherever you are. Comfort and energy savings · Control your smart thermostat from anywhere. · Save energy automatically with devices that adapt to your schedule, occupancy, and comfort preferences. · Track energy use and savings with easy-to-read reports. · Get alerts for HVAC maintenance and air filter changes. · Lower utility bills with solar products that use stored energy when utility prices peak, saving you money automatically. Home security · Easily monitor and manage your Smart Doorbell Camera and SmartCamera. · See what’s happening in and around your home in real time. · Get real-time alerts for important activity, including people and packages with an ecobee Smart Security plan. Resilience and backup power · Manage your PWRcell 1 & 2 home battery systems, PWRmicro inverters and PWRManager load control systems directly in the app. · Monitor real-time and historical energy production and storage. · Stay prepared with Outage Guard, which tracks severe weather and automatically charges your battery ahead of potential outages. · Extend backup power during outages with intelligent coordination between your thermostat and battery system. Keep everything running smoothly, all in one place. Download the ecobee by Generac app today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lutron App at none against ecobee by Generac's 14. Lutron App also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 30%). ecobee by Generac's advantage is ratings volume (221K vs 6.8K) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). 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. ecobee by Generac sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lutron App asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Lutron App against 4.8 for ecobee by Generac. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ecobee by Generac has 221K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Lutron App's written reviews are positive against 30% of ecobee by Generac's.
Lutron App ships an update every 8 days, ecobee by Generac fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Lutron App | ecobee by Generac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better | 4.8 (221K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better | 30.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | 221K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #62 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 669 MB | 561 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lutron Electronics co., Inc. | ecobee Ltd. |
Customer experience
Lutron App
ecobee by Generac
User reviews
Lutron App
From 6.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable and flawless performance
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy system
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Convenient remote and voice control
- 👍 Seamless integration with smart home platforms
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Outdated and unintuitive app interface
- ⏱️ Slow app loading and device syncing
- 🚫 Lack of widget support and iOS integration
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with certain devices and bulbs
ecobee by Generac
From 221K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Secure connectivity
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful scheduling features
- 👍 Reliable hardware
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🕰️ Slow app response times
- 🔀 Confusing UI changes
- 🔋 Frequent disconnections
- 🤖 Unreliable voice assistant integration
Bugs and requests
Lutron App
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to connect to Lutron system
- Devices disappear from app after iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior with geofencing and motion sensors
- Scenes and automations not working as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve app responsiveness and load times
- Restore widget functionality for quick access
- Expand customization options for rooms and schedules
- Integrate more smart home platforms and voice assistants
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- Provide better energy monitoring and usage tracking
ecobee by Generac
Reported bugs
5 issues- Temperature settings not saving
- Sensor detection issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Broken widget functionality
- Account management problems
Requested features
5 requests- Multi-zone management options
- Customizable smart actions
- Flexible scheduling intervals
- Improved energy monitoring
- Seamless HomeKit integration
In-app purchases
Lutron App
No in-app purchases
ecobee by Generac
- Smart Security Standard14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Smart Security Standard2 Months trial$4.991 Month
- Smart Security Standard1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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- Smart Security Standard$4.991 Month
- Smart Security Complete14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Smart Security Complete2 Months trial$9.991 Month
- Smart Security Complete1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Smart Security Complete$9.991 Month
- Smart Security Standard14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Smart Security Standard$49.991 Year
- Smart Security Complete2 Months trial$89.991 Year
- Smart Security Complete14 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Smart Security Complete1 Month trial$89.991 Year
