Comparison

Ariston NET vs CREATE HOME

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

CREATE HOME

Manage and configure smart kitchen appliances, discover new recipes tailored to your devices, and explore exclusive content. Purchase products directly within the app and stay updated with the latest improvements.

Highlights
  • Appliance control and configuration
  • Recipe discovery
  • Magazine content
  • In-app product purchasing
  • Exclusive offers
Features
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Here at CREATE we are constantly making changes and improvements. Ensure you don’t miss out on anything by keeping your option activated for automatic updating. 1. Control and configure CREATE products from a single app. 2, Discover new recipes to make using CREATE kitchen appliances. 3. Immerse yourself in the CREATE universe and check out all the stories in our Magazine 4. Buy CREATE products from the app and enjoy access to exclusive offers.

Screenshots

Ariston NET4 screens
CREATE HOME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ariston NET at none against CREATE HOME's shown. Ariston NET also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CREATE HOME's advantage is review sentiment (26% vs 6%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Ariston NET holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 40 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 6% of Ariston NET's written reviews are positive against 26% of CREATE HOME's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ariston NET ships an update monthly, CREATE HOME every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ariston NET versus CREATE HOME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAriston NETCREATE HOME
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (17 ratings) — better3.3 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews6.4% of reviews25.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1740 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAriston SpAWOODS & GO DESIGN SL

Customer experience

Ariston NET

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

CREATE HOME

All ratings40 ratings
Positive55.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral13.7%
Negative60.7%

User reviews

Ariston NET

From 17 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent customer service
  • ⭐ Helpful technical support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔌 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
  • 🕰️ Lack of basic timer controls
  • 🤖 Unintuitive and clunky interface
  • 💻 Compatibility issues with various devices

CREATE HOME

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface and navigation
  • 🎨 Attractive product design and aesthetics
  • ⚡ Reliable device control functionality
  • 🔌 Good quality products
  • 🌍 Multi-language support attempts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 📡 WiFi connectivity issues (especially 2.4GHz)
  • ❌ Device disappears from app unexpectedly
  • 🔐 Cannot invite or add multiple users
  • 📞 Non-existent or unreachable customer service

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

CREATE HOME

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on startup with 'An error occurred' message
  • WiFi connection fails during setup
  • Devices disconnect and disappear from app
  • Cannot sign in or register accounts
  • App freezes when accessing device controls
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  • Status updates not reflecting actual device state
  • Automation creation fails with 'device not recognized'
  • Shopping cart items not saving
  • Alexa skill no longer controls device levels
  • QR code scanning not working
  • App crashes when opening full-screen camera view
  • Mixed language display (Chinese/German/Spanish)
  • Scheduler unable to turn on devices
  • Device registration QR code not present on product
  • App becomes unresponsive with multiple devices
  • Confirmation emails missing address information
  • UI elements cut off at screen edges
  • Piep/beep sound cannot be disabled via app

Requested features

14 requests
  • HomeKit/Apple Siri integration
  • Widget support for quick access
  • Multi-user account support
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved language localization (especially French)
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  • Device registration area in app
  • Real-time status synchronization
  • Streamlined app without shopping features
  • Video tutorials for setup and troubleshooting
  • Default device settings configuration
  • Room-based scheduling for robot vacuums
  • Weather-based automation improvements
  • Alexa skill restoration for ceiling fans
  • QR code functionality for device pairing

In-app purchases

None

Ariston NET

No in-app purchases

None

CREATE HOME

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ariston NET free?
Ariston NET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CREATE HOME free?
CREATE HOME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ariston NET or CREATE HOME?
Ariston NET is rated higher. Ariston NET averages 3.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while CREATE HOME averages 3.3 from 40 ratings.
Do Ariston NET or CREATE HOME have ads?
CREATE HOME shows ads; Ariston NET does not.
Which is updated more often, Ariston NET or CREATE HOME?
Ariston NET ships an update monthly, and CREATE HOME every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ariston NET was updated on September 24, 2026 and CREATE HOME on September 23, 2026.

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