Comparison

mySmartControl vs Forest Connect

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

Head to head
About

mySmartControl

Monitor and control your home or business security system remotely. Receive instant notifications for alarms and events, and manage system status with advanced features like sensor bypassing. Manage multiple locations from a single app.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring and control
  • Push and email notifications
  • Alarm handling via chat
  • Sensor bypassing
  • Multi-site management
  • System status overview
Features
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With mySmartControl you can monitor and control your home or business security system real-time and from anywhere. Receive real-time email and push notifications in case of an alarm, warning or other event. The unique chat function lets you handle an alarm in the most easy and effective way. Advanced options Of course the system can be armed and disarmed with the app. But besides that it’s also possible to bypass a (malfunctioning) sensor. So the system still can be armed. This option is rarely used on the normal keypad but now easily available. The status of the complete system and individual sensors is real-time available. The app is suitable for home and business use. In the app you can have multiple sites you can control. So it’s easy to control your home, office or sportsclub’s alarm system and receive alarms. Using the cloud service which includes the use of the app is subject to the following conditions and restrictions; Although mySmartControl has taken all necessary steps and precautions to ensure availability and operation of its services and products, it cannot guarantee the availability and proper functioning at all times. Any liability for any damage resulting from the access, use or not having full available of these services and products is emphatically disclaimed by mySmartControl.

About

Forest Connect

Control your smart curtains and other connected devices remotely. Set up custom routines and scenes for automated operation, and easily share access with family members. Integrates with lighting and alarm systems for a comprehensive smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Remote curtain control
  • Multiple device management
  • Customizable routines and scenes
  • Family sharing for control
  • Integration with other smart devices
  • Easy setup and connection
Features
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Experience luxury and get the most out of your Forest Shuttle system by controlling your curtains with the Forest Connect App. Open or close your curtains remotely (even when you are at work or on vacation) and discover very useful features of the Forest Connect App. Use the Forest Connect App to set up and operate your Forest Shuttle and set up your favorite routines. With Forest Connect App you launch your drapery into the world of the Internet Of Things, in which you can control your curtains by using your mobile device. Key features: • Control your Forest Shuttle from anywhere • Add and control multiple Forest Shuttle Systems with one App • Multiple routines or scenes can be set. Program your curtains so that they close when it gets dark outside that they open when it becomes light outside. • Invite family members with one tap to enable shared control • Simply add and connect other smart devices within the App and control them via routines or scenes. For example: lighting and alarm systems. • Easily and quickly connect Forest Connect App to a Forest Shuttle System Requirements: • The Forest Connect App can only be used with a Forest Shuttle (S, M, L) in combination with the WiFi function.

Screenshots

mySmartControl3 screens
Forest Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: mySmartControl at every 3 months against Forest Connect's every 9 months. Forest Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mySmartControl ships an update every 3 months, Forest Connect every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
mySmartControl versus Forest Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermySmartControlForest Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB196 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlphatronicsForest Group (Nederland) B.V.

Customer experience

mySmartControl

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Forest Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

mySmartControl

No in-app purchases

None

Forest Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mySmartControl free?
mySmartControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forest Connect free?
Forest Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do mySmartControl or Forest Connect have ads?
Neither mySmartControl nor Forest Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mySmartControl or Forest Connect?
mySmartControl ships an update every 3 months, and Forest Connect every 9 months. Most recently, mySmartControl was updated on October 13, 2026 and Forest Connect on October 11, 2026.

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