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Smart-E vs its rivals

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

Smart-E
This App
Google Home
Nemesis
KMC - Connect
Contender
The Perfume Genie
Contender
Carrier SmartHome
Contender
Roomie Remote X
Contender
Dulux Visualizer CZ
Peer
YRD - Landscape Design
Peer
SnapHome: AI Interior Design
Peer
Gates Loyalty Club
Peer
Core Identity
DevelopersaswellGoogleFrontstepsRituals CosmeticsCarrier CorporationRoomie Remote, IncAkzoNobelORANGE CAT TECHNOLOGIES LLCBEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITEDCorby+Fellas
CategoryLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleLifestyleGraphics & DesignGraphics & DesignHouse & Home
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOSiOSAndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating2.0 / 54.6 / 52.8 / 54.6 / 53.7 / 54.0 / 53.7 / 54.5 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 5
Ratings Count41,289,964102,2502,273361611377181
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateApr 21, 2017Aug 27, 2013Nov 30, 2021Sep 9, 2017Nov 4, 2024Dec 1, 2025Jul 8, 2016May 7, 2025Jan 7, 2026Jan 29, 2023
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2023Apr 27, 2026May 12, 2026Apr 16, 2026May 6, 2026May 7, 2026Apr 14, 2026Jul 9, 2025Apr 16, 2026May 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentterriblemixednegative--mixed--terrible-
Score15/10065/10030/100--60/100--10/100-
Praises
  • Affordable pricing for the thermostat hardware unit attracts budget-conscious smart home users
  • Centralized device management
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  • Granular control of complex A/V receivers
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Complaints
  • Persistent network error messages prevent users from logging into their accounts post-update
  • Broken device pairing process prevents new users from connecting hardware to the application
  • Inaccurate temperature control and scheduling logic causes significant heating performance issues
  • High latency in device execution
  • Android dashboard instability
  • Technical instability and login failures
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  • High subscription cost for basic features
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  • Application fails to initialize new projects because the previous session remains stuck in a loading state
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Requests
  • Integration with voice assistants would improve the usability of the climate control system
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Proprietary hardware integration provides a direct, niche-specific control interface for Saswell HVAC units
  • System-level integration with Google Assistant and Matter-compatible devices creates high switching costs
  • Gemini for Home provides a differentiated, AI-assisted management layer
  • Direct administrative connection to property management back-ends provides a B2B distribution barrier
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  • 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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  • Project library creates switching costs via historical design data
  • Exterior/Garden design expands addressable market beyond interior-focused rivals
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Weaknesses
  • 1.4★ Android rating reflects critical server-side instability
  • No cloud-save functionality for user schedules
  • High-frequency login failure reports
  • High latency in device execution triggers
  • Android dashboard instability and frequent crashes
  • 2.4-star average rating indicates poor technical stability
  • Lack of proactive home-management features limits daily active usage
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  • 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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  • Persistent loading-state bug blocks core project initialization
  • Premium tier lacks clear value-add over free-tier ad-supported tools
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Pricingfreefreemiumfreefreefreefreemiumfreefreemiumfreemiumfree
MomentumZombieActiveMaintenanceActive-Maintenance--IntenseIntense
Update Cadence2 versions, ~892d avg5 versions, ~10d avg2 versions, ~1d avg5 versions-1 versions, 1 majors/6mo--5 versions5 versions

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