Comparison

ecobee by Generac vs Kwikset

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Kwikset

Control and monitor your smart locks remotely, manage guest access with custom codes, and receive instant security alerts. Integrate with popular smart home ecosystems for enhanced automation and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote lock monitoring and control
  • Guest access code management
  • Instant activity and security alerts
  • Multi-home and lock management
  • Smart home ecosystem integration (Wi-Fi, Matter)
  • Encrypted data security
Features
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At Kwikset, we understand that the locks you choose to protect your home is a decision you do not take lightly. That is why we do not take shortcuts when it comes to quality, because we know that a better lock means better peace of mind. Remote Access Control Monitor the status of your locks and manage your home's access seamlessly from anywhere at any time. Trusted Access Management Share app access with guests or create scheduled or one-time access codes for keyless entry. Instant Activity Alerts Receive instant notifications anytime someone accesses your home, or when invalid codes are entered, or lock tampering occurs. Intuitive Home Management Easily configure and manage multiple homes and locks for complete control. Seamless Integration with Smart Ecosystems Add your lock via Wi-Fi to your preferred smart home ecosystems, including Google Home or Amazon Alexa, or amplify automation through IFTTT. Kwikset’s new Halo Select lock is Matter and Wi-Fi compatible, giving you the same Wi-Fi options as our other Halo locks. With Matter, you can connect to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and other Matter hubs via Thread. Matter features may differ from ecosystem to ecosystem. You can check out www.kwikset.com/matter for more information. Security and Peace of Mind Kwikset provides unparalleled security while safeguarding your privacy. All data shared between the lock, the server, and the Kwikset app is encrypted, and our servers are exclusively hosted in the US. Our goal is to provide you with the utmost convenience, trust, and safety for your smart living experience. The Kwikset App is compatible with all Kwikset Halo and Kwikset Aura smart locks. Kwikset®, a trusted leader in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company

Screenshots

ecobee by Generac4 screens
Kwikset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kwikset at none against ecobee by Generac's 14. Kwikset also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 31%). ecobee by Generac's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (223K vs 60K). On price, rating, ads and chart position 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. ecobee by Generac sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kwikset asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ecobee by Generac against 4.8 for Kwikset. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 223K and 60K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of ecobee by Generac's written reviews are positive against 48% of Kwikset's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ecobee by Generac ships an update fortnightly, Kwikset every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ecobee by Generac versus Kwikset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterecobee by GeneracKwikset
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (223K ratings)4.8 (60K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews47.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings223K — better60K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#73 — better#209
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size561 MB356 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerecobee Ltd.ASSA ABLOY AMERICAS RESIDENTIAL INC.

Customer experience

ecobee by Generac

All ratings203,349 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,333 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral13.9%
Negative55.4%

Kwikset

All ratings58,076 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews601 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative39.8%

User reviews

ecobee by Generac

From 223K App Store ratings

What 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

Kwikset

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure access
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Helpful for short-term rentals
  • 👍 Great design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery life problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Firmware update challenges
  • 🐛 Difficult setup and pairing

Bugs and requests

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

Kwikset

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to update firmware
  • Inconsistent lock status reporting
  • Pairing failures with Bluetooth and WiFi

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable notifications
  • Ability to manage multiple locks
  • Scheduled auto-lock feature
  • Integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

13 purchases

ecobee by Generac

Subscriptions13
  • 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
None

Kwikset

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ecobee by Generac free?
ecobee by Generac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kwikset free?
Kwikset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ecobee by Generac or Kwikset?
Kwikset is rated higher. ecobee by Generac averages 4.8 out of 5 from 223K ratings, while Kwikset averages 4.8 from 60K ratings.
Do ecobee by Generac or Kwikset have ads?
Neither ecobee by Generac nor Kwikset shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ecobee by Generac or Kwikset?
ecobee by Generac ships an update fortnightly, and Kwikset every 3 months. Most recently, ecobee by Generac was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kwikset on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, ecobee by Generac or Kwikset?
ecobee by Generac currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Kwikset at #209. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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