Comparison

Ariston NET vs GLS Connect

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

GLS Connect

This internal application connects agency networks with news, key documents, and personalized alerts. It provides direct contact channels to streamline daily operations.

Highlights
  • Agency network connection
  • News and updates
  • Key document access
  • Personalized alerts
  • Direct contact channels
Features
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GLS Connect es la app interna diseñada para mantener a nuestra red de agencias conectada e informada. Noticias, documentos clave, alertas personalizadas y canales de contacto directo desde un único lugar. Simplifica tu día a día  con GLS Connect

Screenshots

Ariston NET4 screens
GLS Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ariston NET at 3.4 against GLS Connect's 2.3. Ariston NET also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). GLS Connect's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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

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, 3.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ariston NET has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Ariston NET's written reviews are positive against 0% of GLS Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ariston NET versus GLS Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAriston NETGLS Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (16 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews6.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAriston SpAGLS Iberia

Customer experience

Ariston NET

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

GLS Connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

GLS Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ariston NET

No in-app purchases

None

GLS Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ariston NET free?
Ariston NET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GLS Connect free?
GLS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ariston NET or GLS Connect?
Ariston NET is rated higher. Ariston NET averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while GLS Connect averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Ariston NET or GLS Connect have ads?
Neither Ariston NET nor GLS Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ariston NET or GLS Connect?
Ariston NET ships an update monthly, and GLS Connect monthly. Most recently, Ariston NET was updated on October 24, 2026 and GLS Connect on October 24, 2026.

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