Comparison

Mobile Pool vs SmartHome (MSmartHome)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mobile Pool

Access and configure your Mobile Pool controller locally or remotely. Set up Wi-Fi connections and configure your router for remote access, including DDNS services for dynamic IP addresses.

Highlights
  • Local and remote controller access
  • Wi-Fi network configuration
  • Router setup for remote access
  • DDNS service integration
  • Automatic connection recognition
Features
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1. Permite acesso local e remoto às informações e parâmetros de configuração do controlador Mobile Pool. 2. É necessário inserir o nome de sua rede Wi-Fi de sua residência no parâmetro SSID do wi-fi em Conexão Local. Utilize o botão "Qual o nome do Wi-Fi? para identificar o nome correto. Clique no botão "Usar este" e em seguida "Salvar". 3. Para acesso remoto, seu roteador conectado a internet deve ser configurado: - Redirecionamento para a porta 502; - Serviço de ddns tipo No-Ip, DyDNS ou outro caso o endereço de IP fornecido por sua operadora de internet seja dinâmico. 4. Para acesso remoto, no parâmetro Endereço em Conexão Remota, deve ser inserido o endereço IP de sua internet caso o endereço fornecido por sua operadora seja estático. Caso o seja fornecido um endereço IP dinâmico, você deve inserir o endereço do serviço de ddns escolhido e configurado no roteador. 5. O reconhecimento de conexão local ou remota é realizada de forma automática.

About

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

Control and monitor smart home appliances from various brands remotely and with voice commands. Receive important notifications and set up helpful automations to simplify daily tasks. Customize your device controls for quick access.

Highlights
  • Remote app control
  • Voice control integration
  • Appliance status monitoring
  • Helpful automations
  • Customizable device cards
  • Timely notifications
Features
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==The Red Dot Award 2023 Winner== SmartHome allows you to connect, monitor, and control smart appliances from Midea, Pelonis, Comfee, Master Kitchen, Artic King, and MDV. SmartHome replaces the MSmartHome and Midea Air apps, providing a brand-new look and improved experience. KEY FEATURES: REMOTE APP CONTROL: Easily control your smart appliance anytime, from anywhere using your smart phone. For example, cool down your room before you arrive home. VOICE CONTROL: Enjoy hands-free control of select appliances with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. NOTIFICATIONS: Never miss an important update or alert from your smart appliances. Receive timely notifications to alert you that the fridge door is open, or your oven has finished cooking dinner. APPLIANCE STATUS: Monitor your smart appliances anytime, from anywhere. Check how much time is left on your laundry cycle or when your dishwasher will have the silverware ready for dinner. HELPFUL AUTOMATIONS: Make everyday life a little easier. Enable your air conditioner to automatically turn on when it is hot outside. Set a schedule for your dehumidifier to turn off at bedtime. CUSTOMIZABLE DEVICE CARDS: Quick access to your most used devices and controls from the app home page. SmartHome supports home appliances including air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, fans, ovens, washers & dryers, dishwashers, and more. Access Permissions: The following access permissions are required for the SmartHome (formerly MSmartHome) app to provide necessary services. If you do not allow them, you can still use the app except for the related services. - Bluetooth: Find and connect to nearby devices via Bluetooth or BLE. - Location: Detect home WLAN network information to add device. Check your location to automate actions when location changes. Search for local weather information in "Scene" function. - Camera: Scan QR codes to add device. Upload photo to report a repair or feedback. - Album: Scan saved QR codes. Edit your profile photo. Upload a photo to report a repair or feedback. ※The availability of products and services may vary depending on the models you own or the region/country you reside in.

Screenshots

Mobile Pool4 screens
SmartHome (MSmartHome)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at 69% against Mobile Pool's 50%. Mobile Pool's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mobile Pool versus SmartHome (MSmartHome): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile PoolSmartHome (MSmartHome)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—20K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS7.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB233 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBMT Industria e Comercio de Maquinas e Equipamentos Eletro Eletronicos LTDAShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Mobile Pool

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

All ratings20,021 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews2,404 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative24.3%

Bugs and requests

Mobile Pool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Frequent disconnections from devices
  • Inability to control devices remotely
  • Scheduled tasks not working as expected
  • Inaccurate device status reporting
Show 2 more
  • Mapping features not functioning properly
  • Alexa integration not working reliably

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add energy usage/consumption tracking
  • Improve Alexa integration
  • Add option to disable beeping sounds
  • Allow multiple users to access the same account
  • Provide more detailed usage data and analytics
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  • Improve scheduling and timer functionality
  • Add support for 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Improve map editing and virtual barrier features
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Pool

No in-app purchases

None

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Pool free?
Mobile Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartHome (MSmartHome) free?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile Pool or SmartHome (MSmartHome) have ads?
Neither Mobile Pool nor SmartHome (MSmartHome) shows ads.

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