Comparison

Ariston NET vs Smart RM

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

Head to head
About

Ariston NET

Control your home's heating and water temperature remotely via a smartphone or voice commands. Monitor energy usage, receive optimization tips, and get instant alerts for malfunctions. Pro version offers 24/7 remote assistance from service centers.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • Voice command integration
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Optimization advice
  • Malfunction alerts
  • Remote service center assistance (Pro)
Features
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With Ariston NET, you manage your home heating, air conditioning and water heating. Would you like to be able to set your home or water temperature anytime, anywhere, with a simple touch? With Ariston NET, you can control your Ariston boiler, heat pump, hybrid system, water heater or air conditioning in a simple and intuitive way through the app or with your voice. By connecting your product you can check energy reports, save up to 25% and get advice on how to optimise your consumption habits*. More benefits for you, more benefits for the planet! If the product malfunctions, the app alerts you immediately. You'll never have a cold home or shower again! Furthermore, with Ariston NET Pro**, your service centre can provide 24/7 assistance, monitor the product and intervene to solve any problems, even remotely! *For heating: comparison between a conventional boiler without programmable thermostat or with constant temperature programming and a condensing boiler with automatic mode, external sensors and control through the Ariston NET app. The savings forecast is based on the average annual consumption for a single-family house of 100 square metres with energy class F radiators located in Milan Comparison between a mechanical round electric water heater with 80 l capacity always on and a Velis EVO Wi-Fi or Lydos Wi-Fi device with 80 l capacity with weekly scheduling thanks to the Ariston NET app. Use case: 4 showers a day, 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. PLUS 8% as declared in 'Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions'. Brussels July 2015 ** Paid service available only for heating products

About

Smart RM

Control your smart home devices remotely for enhanced comfort and energy savings. Experience a personalized smart living environment from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Energy saving features
  • Personalized smart life experience
  • Comfort management
  • Anywhere access
Features
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Keeping you comfortable and saving energy. Being controlled from anywhere. Enjoying your exclusive smart life.

Screenshots

Ariston NET4 screens
Smart RM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart RM at 64% against Ariston NET's 6%. Smart RM also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Ariston NET's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Smart RM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Ariston NET's written reviews are positive against 64% of Smart RM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ariston NET ships an update monthly, Smart RM every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ariston NET versus Smart RM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAriston NETSmart RM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (17 ratings)4.7 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.4% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1760 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAriston SpAXiamen Haisen Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Ariston NET

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive6.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.6%

Smart RM

All ratings60 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative28.0%

Bugs and requests

Ariston NET

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes immediately after update
  • Incorrect energy usage reporting
  • Unable to add new guests

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add simple 1-hour timer function
  • Implement 7-day scheduling with time ranges
  • Provide visual indication of boiler status
  • Allow guest user management

Smart RM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ariston NET

No in-app purchases

None

Smart RM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ariston NET free?
Ariston NET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart RM free?
Smart RM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ariston NET or Smart RM?
Smart RM is rated higher. Ariston NET averages 3.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Smart RM averages 4.7 from 60 ratings.
Do Ariston NET or Smart RM have ads?
Neither Ariston NET nor Smart RM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ariston NET or Smart RM?
Ariston NET ships an update monthly, and Smart RM every 18 months. Most recently, Ariston NET was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart RM on September 17, 2026.

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