Comparison

Ariston NET vs Ro CEI Reader

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

Ro CEI Reader

This app uses NFC to securely read data from your Electronic Identity Card (eID). It displays personal information, document details, and even your photo. You can save the data as a PDF for archiving or later use.

Highlights
  • NFC reading of eID chip data
  • Detailed personal information display
  • Cardholder photo display
  • Export identification details as PDF
  • Quick re-check for repeated scans
  • Secure on-device data storage
Features
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This application allows you to quickly and securely read data from the Electronic Identity Card (eID) using NFC technology. Simply enable NFC on your phone, enter CAN(6 digits), enter PIN(4 digits), place your CEI near the device, and the information will instantly appear on your screen. Key Features: • NFC reading of identification data stored on the eID chip. • Detailed display of information: surname, given name, national ID number, sex, nationality, date and place of birth, domicile, and document details (number, issue date, expiry date). • Cardholder’s photo, when available on the chip. • Save as PDF – export identification details, including domicile, for archiving or later use. • Quick re-check option for repeated scans. Security & Privacy • All data stays on your device – nothing is sent externally. • Information can only be exported when you explicitly choose to (PDF, share). • No personal data collection, no third-party transmissions. Requirements • A phone with NFC enabled and support for eID standards.

Screenshots

Ariston NET4 screens
Ro CEI Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ariston NET at 3.5 against Ro CEI Reader's 2.0. Ariston NET also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Ro CEI Reader's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (27% vs 6%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 6% of Ariston NET's written reviews are positive against 27% of Ro CEI Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ariston NET versus Ro CEI Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAriston NETRo CEI Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (17 ratings) — better2.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews6.4% of reviews27.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better6
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAriston SpAMinisterul Afacerilor Interne

Customer experience

Ariston NET

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

Ro CEI Reader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

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

Ro CEI Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ariston NET

No in-app purchases

None

Ro CEI Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ariston NET free?
Ariston NET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ro CEI Reader free?
Ro CEI Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ariston NET or Ro CEI Reader?
Ariston NET is rated higher. Ariston NET averages 3.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Ro CEI Reader averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Ariston NET or Ro CEI Reader have ads?
Neither Ariston NET nor Ro CEI Reader shows ads.

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