Comparison

Belong vs aetherSmart

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

Head to head
About

Belong

This app offers affordable mobile and internet plans with simple features and pricing. It provides reliable coverage across Australia and robust security to protect against cyber threats. Users can easily manage their accounts online or through various support channels.

Highlights
  • Low-cost plans
  • Trusted Australian network
  • Self-management online
  • Phone, chat, email support
  • Cyber threat blocking
Features
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Belong Low-cost mobile and internet plans backed by Telstra. - Nice prices Simple plans and features mean low costs for you. - Trusted Australian network Get mobile coverage to 98.8% of the population and connection you can rely on. - Easyโ€ฏpeasy Self-manage online โ€“ or reach out via phone, chat or email. - Awesome security, less phishing On a network that blocks loads of cyber threats.

About

aetherSmart

Features
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aetherSmart puts your Aether X-Series heat pump water heater in your pocket. See exactly what your hot water is doing right now โ€” the current tank temperature, whether the unit is heating, and how it is tracking through the day. Set the temperature you want and the app handles the rest. MODES FOR HOW YOU LIVE Eco runs at the lowest cost and is the default. Standard gives you warmer water on demand. Boost heats fast when you need it โ€” and returns to Eco on its own once the tank reaches temperature, so it never keeps running in the expensive band. SCHEDULE AROUND YOUR TARIFF Set timers to heat during solar hours or off-peak windows. Scheduled runs always use Eco mode. Set it once and leave it. ALERTS THAT ACTUALLY REACH YOU Get told if your tank drops below temperature, or if the unit reports a fault โ€” on your lock screen, even when the app is closed. Faults are named with the exact code, so your installer knows what they are coming to before they arrive. HOLIDAY MODE Going away? Hold the tank at a lower temperature while you are gone, and bring it back with one tap. FOR INSTALLERS Commission new units, run live diagnostics, read sensor values and fault registers, and hand systems over to the homeowner when the job is done. aetherSmart works with Aether X-Series heat pump water heaters. A paired unit is required to use the app.

Screenshots

Belong4 screens
aetherSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

Belong and aetherSmart are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Belong versus aetherSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBelongaetherSmart
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews34.8% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size31 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTelstra Corporation LtdAUSTRALIAN ELECTRIFY GROUP PTY LTD

Bugs and requests

Belong

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App doesn't load or shows blank screen
  • Login process fails or loops
  • Cannot download invoices from the app
  • App crashes frequently
  • QR code scanner not working
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  • SMS verification code issues
  • Passcode setup issues
  • App requires frequent updates and re-logins
  • MMS messaging broken
  • Send button in chat does nothing
  • App logs out after closing
  • App freezes on the same screen
  • App not working on 5G mobile data
  • App redirects to browser for login
  • Face and finger recognition not recognized
  • Page not found error on login
  • Error message: 'null is not an object'
  • App not working when receiving info from server
  • Dashboard not displaying after login
  • SIM card reported as void
  • Internet connection drops during the day
  • App is a web wrapper, not a native app

Requested features

11 requests
  • Major app redesign needed
  • App features should be native, not webpages
  • More data top-up options
  • iPad version of the app
  • Option to turn off auto-recharge
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  • Add widgets to the Home Screen
  • More payment options (e.g., BPAY, weekly/fortnightly)
  • Native Face ID/Fingerprint login
  • Ability to manage multiple phone numbers in one account
  • Improve app responsiveness and speed
  • Fix MMS messaging

aetherSmart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Belong

No in-app purchases

None

aetherSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Belong free?
Belong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is aetherSmart free?
aetherSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Belong or aetherSmart have ads?
Neither Belong nor aetherSmart shows ads.

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