Comparison

SmartApfel vs Aura i.S.

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

Head to head

SmartApfel

Smarthome News and Devices

Free

📡 News

★ 4.07 ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

Latest news on HomeKit & Matter
Device overview
Automation examples
Firmware update warnings
Beginner-friendly information

Features

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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/

About

Aura i.S.

Features

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Egal ob Amtliche Mitteilung der Verwaltung oder eine Nachricht Ihres Vereins, mit der App haben sie alle aktuellen Info's immer dabei.

Screenshots

SmartApfel4 screens

Aura i.S.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aura i.S. at none against SmartApfel's 5. SmartApfel's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartApfel sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Aura i.S. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartApfel ships an update fortnightly, Aura i.S. every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

SmartApfel versus Aura i.S.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SmartApfel	Aura i.S.
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	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	26 MB	79 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	acasa Software GmbH	Andy Grothe

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SmartApfel

Subscriptions2

Small coffee (monthly)$1.491 Month
Large coffee (monthly)$3.491 Month

One-time3

Espresso$0.99
Cup of coffee$1.99
Pot of coffee$3.99

None

Aura i.S.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartApfel free?

SmartApfel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Aura i.S. free?

Aura i.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SmartApfel or Aura i.S. have ads?

Neither SmartApfel nor Aura i.S. shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SmartApfel or Aura i.S.?

SmartApfel ships an update fortnightly, and Aura i.S. every 2 months. Most recently, SmartApfel was updated on October 21, 2026 and Aura i.S. on October 6, 2026.