mySmartControl vs Ralph!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time monitoring and control
- Push and email notifications
- Alarm handling via chat
- Sensor bypassing
- Multi-site management
- System status overview
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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 itβs 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 itβs easy to control your home, office or sportsclubβs 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.
Ralph!
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Experience convenience and efficiency with Ralph, your ultimate mobile companion for managing sports facility lighting. Seamlessly plan and schedule events, and optimize energy use. Embrace sustainability and cost-effectiveness by effortlessly turning lights on and off. Ralph transforms your sports facility into a modern, energy-efficient technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ralph! at every 3 weeks against mySmartControl's every 3 months. mySmartControl's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
mySmartControl ships an update every 3 months, Ralph! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mySmartControl | Ralph! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alphatronics | NINEFOLD EOOD |
In-app purchases
mySmartControl
No in-app purchases
Ralph!
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do mySmartControl or Ralph! have ads?
Which is updated more often, mySmartControl or Ralph!?
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