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eHomeLife vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against eHomeLife's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

eHomeLife
This App
Google Home
Nemesis
STRATIS 2.0
Contender
Roomie Remote X
Contender
The Perfume Genie
Contender
Carrier SmartHome
Contender
LaMetric Time
Peer
SnapHome: AI Interior Design
Peer
Gates Loyalty Club
Peer
Dulux Visualizer CZ
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperChengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.GoogleStratIS EMS, LLCRoomie Remote, IncRituals CosmeticsCarrier CorporationSmart Atoms LimitedBEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITEDCorby+FellasAkzoNobel
CategoryLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleGraphics & DesignHouse & HomeLifestyle
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOSAndroid, iOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroid
Store Metrics
Rating4.3 / 54.6 / 54.1 / 54.0 / 54.6 / 53.7 / 52.5 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 53.7 / 5
Ratings Count3721,289,9647,843362,2502,2732777181161
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateOct 12, 2017Aug 27, 2013Jan 22, 2020Dec 1, 2025Sep 9, 2017Nov 4, 2024Sep 18, 2015Jan 7, 2026Jan 29, 2023Jul 8, 2016
Last UpdatedNov 8, 2024Apr 27, 2026May 8, 2026May 7, 2026Apr 16, 2026May 6, 2026Mar 7, 2025Apr 16, 2026May 18, 2026Apr 14, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentpositivemixed-mixed--mixedterrible--
Score80/10065/100-60/100--50/10010/100--
Praises-
  • Centralized device management
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  • Granular control of complex A/V receivers
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  • Aesthetic customization options
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Complaints-
  • High latency in device execution
  • Android dashboard instability
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  • High subscription cost for basic features
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  • Connectivity and setup friction
  • Application fails to initialize new projects because the previous session remains stuck in a loading state
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Lightweight interface optimized for smart plug hardware
  • Reliable execution of basic scheduling tasks
  • System-level Android integration replaces default assistant triggers
  • 21-language voice library functions as a B2B distribution moat
  • Property-wide network connectivity ensures device reliability
  • B2B2C distribution model secures captive resident user base
  • SOC 2 Type 2 security certification builds institutional trust
  • IR adapter support bridges legacy AV equipment into modern IP-controlled environments
  • On-device voice processing provides privacy-centric control for sensitive home environments
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  • 25,000+ pixel-art library sustains aesthetic engagement
  • Community-developed mini-app marketplace creates long-term utility
  • Project library creates switching costs via historical design data
  • Exterior/Garden design expands addressable market beyond interior-focused rivals
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Weaknesses
  • No third-party device support
  • Lacks advanced AI-driven automation
  • Premium Nest Aware subscription pricing above category median
  • 0.5★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • 0.9★ rating gap between iOS and Android
  • Reliance on property-specific hardware limits device expansion
  • High friction for resident onboarding
  • Subscription pricing at $129.99/year sits significantly above the lifestyle app median
  • Steep learning curve for non-technical users limits organic growth potential
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  • 2.48★ iOS rating indicates persistent connectivity friction
  • No in-app monetization model limits revenue per user
  • Persistent loading-state bug blocks core project initialization
  • Premium tier lacks clear value-add over free-tier ad-supported tools
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Pricingfreefreemiumfreefreemiumfreefreefreefreemiumfreefree
Momentum-ActiveMaintenanceMaintenanceActive-MaintenanceIntenseIntense-
Update Cadence-5 versions, ~10d avg2 versions, ~1d avg1 versions, 1 majors/6mo5 versions-2 versions, ~236d avg5 versions5 versions-

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