# Mobile Pool vs SmartHome (MSmartHome)

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Pool | SmartHome (MSmartHome) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarthome-msmarthome/id1254346490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BMT Industria e Comercio de Maquinas e Equipamentos Eletro Eletronicos LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/940823014) | [ShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669708338) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-pool/id1032466188)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartHome (MSmartHome)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarthome-msmarthome/id1254346490)

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:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful scheduling features
- 🚀 Straightforward setup
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Unreliable app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Frequent disconnections from devices
- Inability to control devices remotely
- Scheduled tasks not working as expected
- Inaccurate device status reporting

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
