MyPlace vs Emerald
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyPlace
This app provides comprehensive home control, allowing you to manage zoned air conditioning, lighting, and compatible 240-volt appliances like garage doors and blinds from anywhere. It offers worldwide control with a connected MyPlace Tablet and user-friendly interface.
- Control zoned ducted air conditioning
- Manage home lighting
- Control compatible 240-volt appliances
- Worldwide control of devices
- User-friendly interface
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The Helpful Humans at Advantage Air welcome you to MyPlace! MyPlace is the answer to simple and affordable home control. MyPlace joins our leading systems, MyAir and MyLights in a user friendly app that allows control of your zoned ducted air conditioning, home lighting and for the first time, unlock the potential of full home control with additional “Keys.” These “keys” now unlock control of compatible 240 volt appliances such as Garage doors and Blinds which can be controlled worldwide. Worldwide Control - to use this feature you need to have a MyPlace Tablet installed and connected to your home wifi network. Simply install the app on your Apple Device, once you have connected the phone to the matching wifi network your phone will connect automatically. If you have more questions or are a current MyPlace user, our Australian Based support group, MyTeam, can assist with mobile connection and troubleshooting. For more info on MyPlace please go to https://www.advantageair.com.au/myplace/ For help: 1300 850 191 or contact@advantageair.com.au
Emerald
Monitor and control your home's energy usage, climate, and safety devices. Track electricity consumption in real-time, set budgets, and receive alerts for emergencies. Turn your air-con into a smart device for remote climate control.
- Real-time electricity usage tracking
- Electricity budgeting
- Smart air-con control
- Remote climate adjustment
- Smoke alarm monitoring
- Emergency notifications
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The Emerald app is a complete solution to creating a smart, sustainable and safe home. Use the Electricity Advisor to keep track of your home’s electricity usage in real-time, create an electricity budget to stay on top of your bills and protect your loved ones and your home from fire with the SafeLink along with other great products! AC LINK Turn your air-con into a smart air-con with Emerald AC Link. Whether you’re at work, on vacation or enjoying a walk, easily control the climate of your home with AC Link and the Emerald app. Access the complete functionality of your air-con via your smartphone. - Adjust mode and fan settings - Set schedules and timers ELECTRICITY ADVISOR The Emerald app works in conjunction with the Electricity Advisor to track your energy consumption via your Smart Meter. Once the Electricity Advisor is installed, you will be able to monitor your energy usage right from your fingertips! - Visually track and measure how energy is being used. - Get Weekly Reports to view and compare your weekly energy usage. - View Energy Savings Tips to help you save on your bills. LIVELINK LiveLink Wi-Fi Gateway works in addition to your Electricity Advisor allowing you to monitor your electricity usage even when you are away from home. Upgrade Bluetooth to Wi-Fi connectivity 24/7 monitoring and visibility React in real-time, even if you’re not home Adjust your habits and save money SAFELINK The SafeLink is a gateway between the Emerald app and your interconnected Emerald smoke alarms, which allows you to view the real-time status of your alarms via your phone. - Protect your family by having full control of your smoke alarms. - Ensure your alarms are working with frequent testing at the touch of a button. - Get notified in case of an emergency. - Full alarm event history. - Link quick-dial contacts in case of a fire. - Humidity and temperature sensors. UPCOMING PRODUCTS We are currently developing a number of Smart Intelligence devices that will assist you in your energy saving journey! Keep an eye out in the coming months for our latest products that will work in conjunction with the Emerald app. https://emeraldhome.com.au/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyPlace at 1.8 against Emerald's 1.0. Emerald's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyPlace holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of MyPlace's written reviews are positive against 17% of Emerald's.
MyPlace ships an update every 3 months, Emerald monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyPlace | Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews — better | 17.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Advantage Air Aust Pty Ltd | EMERALD PLANET ENVIRONMENTAL PTY LTD |
Customer experience
MyPlace
Emerald
Bugs and requests
MyPlace
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Emerald
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes on startup or when opening specific features
- Smart Actions stop working after updates
- Bluetooth connection drops frequently
- Data not syncing or updating after certain dates
- Login failures and forced logouts
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- OTP (One-Time Password) delivery delays
- Energy consumption data showing incorrect values
- Heat pump controls showing disconnected when device is connected
- Livelink setup stuck on 'configuring' screen
- App crashes when selecting Electricity Adviser
- Temperature adjustment feature removed after update
- Smart Actions button unclickable
- Electricity Advisor won't open or display data
- App hangs and becomes unresponsive
- Bluetooth not visible to device despite being paired
- Data fetching stopped after July 31, 2025
- Reverse cycle AC controller library missing
- App loses product data after reinstall
- iOS 17 compatibility issues
Requested features
19 requests- Support for 3-tier and multi-tier tariff structures
- WiFi connectivity instead of Bluetooth only
- Advanced smart actions with conditional triggers
- Ability to set mode (boost/silent) in smart actions
- Scheduled automation based on water temperature/capacity
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- API access for third-party integrations
- Temperature adjustment controls for heat pump
- Solar panel production monitoring
- Larger, more readable text and improved UI
- Per-second or 10-minute granularity reporting
- Server-side smart action processing
- Support for free electricity periods (solar sponge plans)
- Ability to change peak/off-peak times manually
- Battery replacement notifications
- Dark mode and improved visual design
- Monthly power usage tracking in kWh
- Grid export monitoring for solar users
- Thermostat temperature scheduling
- Better graph visualization with clear day delineation
In-app purchases
MyPlace
No in-app purchases
Emerald
No in-app purchases








