SmartApfel vs ABP Desam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartApfel
Stay updated on Apple HomeKit and Matter smart home technology. Get the latest news, device information, automation ideas, and warnings about problematic firmware updates. Perfect for both beginners and experienced users.
- Latest news on HomeKit & Matter
- Device overview
- Automation examples
- Firmware update warnings
- Beginner-friendly information
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SmartApfel is your source for the latest information and tips about Apple HomeKit & Matter. We not only provide you with all kinds of news, but also show you all available devices. Do you always want to be at the forefront or would you rather be on the safe side? We inform you about new features and warn you about firmware updates that you should rather not install. You need inspiration for new automations? Then we have more than 100 examples for you. Are you still wondering whether HomeKit is right for you or have you recently bought your first device? Even beginners don't miss out with us. With our app, you'll always have us with you and be one of the first to learn about news in the Apple HomeKit & Matter world. No matter if you want to browse through the device overview on the train or if you don't want to miss the latest news: The SmartApfel app is your constant companion! In our imprint you will also find the terms of use for the tip box: https://smartapfel.de/imprint/
ABP Desam
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Get all latest news and breaking updates from Politics, Sports, National, International, Education, Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle, Business to all Regional in Telugu with ABP Desam. Download the ABP Desam News app on your phone and watch ABP Desam news channel Live Tv and get all the latest updates of news from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Warangal, Amaravati, Vijayawada, Vishakapatnam, Tirupati from wherever you are, read all the latest news, watch Live TV 24x7, News Videos and see the latest pictures with ABP Desam App. Our top channels are – ABP Live, ABP News, ABP Ananda (Bengali), ABP Asmita (Gujarati), ABP Majha (Marathi), ABP Ganga(news from Uttar Pradesh / Uttarakhand), ABP Nadu (Tamil). ABP Desam news App features in-depth coverage of Election, Sports, Political Analysis, Entertainment News and Top trending news from India and across the world. Get All News Updates: Find Cricket News, IPL News, Politics, Election News, Entertainment, business, videos, galleries, lifestyle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ABP Desam at none against SmartApfel's 5. SmartApfel's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SmartApfel sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ABP Desam asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartApfel ships an update fortnightly, ABP Desam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartApfel | ABP Desam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | acasa Software GmbH | ABP Network PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
SmartApfel
- Small coffee (monthly)$1.491 Month
- Large coffee (monthly)$3.491 Month
- Espresso$0.99
- Cup of coffee$1.99
- Pot of coffee$3.99
ABP Desam
No in-app purchases
