SmartShaker+ vs SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartShaker+
Control smart devices like bed shakers and smart LED bulbs. Create custom wake-up scenes with light colors, brightness, and music. The bed shaker acts as a trigger to activate your personalized wake-up experience.
- Control SmartShaker/SmartShaker2
- Control Rainbow7 smart bulb
- Wake-up with vibration or melody
- Wake-up to music
- Set bulb color and brightness
- Define custom wake-up scenes
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* Please note that we are rebranding our app with new name "SmartShaker+" from " Somorio". SmartShaker+ is an application to control Smart devices by iLuv such as SmartShaker and Rainbow7 (sold separately). SmartShaker is a Wireless App-Enabled Bed Shaker. Rainbow7 is a Wireless App-Enabled multi-color Smart LED Light Bulb. SmartShaker+ application can be used to define a wake-up scene in which you can set bulb color, brightness and music on your phone to play. SmartShaker acts as a time trigger, and it sends a signal to SmartShaker+ app so that it can play the wake-up scene. Features * Full control of SmartShaker/SmartShaker2 * Full control of Rainbow7, a smart bulb * Wake-up to vibration or melody with SmartShaker * Wake-up to music and(or) smart bulb
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
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.
- Remote app control
- Voice control integration
- Appliance status monitoring
- Helpful automations
- Customizable device cards
- Timely notifications
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==The Red Dot Award 2023 Winner== SmartHome allows you to connect, monitor, and control smart appliances from Midea, Pelonis, Comfee, Master Kitchen, Artic King, and MDV. SmartHome replaces the MSmartHome and Midea Air apps, providing a brand-new look and improved experience. KEY FEATURES: REMOTE APP CONTROL: Easily control your smart appliance anytime, from anywhere using your smart phone. For example, cool down your room before you arrive home. VOICE CONTROL: Enjoy hands-free control of select appliances with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. NOTIFICATIONS: Never miss an important update or alert from your smart appliances. Receive timely notifications to alert you that the fridge door is open, or your oven has finished cooking dinner. APPLIANCE STATUS: Monitor your smart appliances anytime, from anywhere. Check how much time is left on your laundry cycle or when your dishwasher will have the silverware ready for dinner. HELPFUL AUTOMATIONS: Make everyday life a little easier. Enable your air conditioner to automatically turn on when it is hot outside. Set a schedule for your dehumidifier to turn off at bedtime. CUSTOMIZABLE DEVICE CARDS: Quick access to your most used devices and controls from the app home page. SmartHome supports home appliances including air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, fans, ovens, washers & dryers, dishwashers, and more. Access Permissions: The following access permissions are required for the SmartHome (formerly MSmartHome) app to provide necessary services. If you do not allow them, you can still use the app except for the related services. - Bluetooth: Find and connect to nearby devices via Bluetooth or BLE. - Location: Detect home WLAN network information to add device. Check your location to automate actions when location changes. Search for local weather information in "Scene" function. - Camera: Scan QR codes to add device. Upload photo to report a repair or feedback. - Album: Scan saved QR codes. Edit your profile photo. Upload a photo to report a repair or feedback. ※The availability of products and services may vary depending on the models you own or the region/country you reside in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at 69% against SmartShaker+'s 19%. SmartHome (MSmartHome) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (20K vs 57). SmartShaker+'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartHome (MSmartHome) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHome (MSmartHome) has 20K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of SmartShaker+'s written reviews are positive against 69% of SmartHome (MSmartHome)'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartShaker+ | SmartHome (MSmartHome) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (57 ratings) | 4.7 (20K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | 69.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57 | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iLuv-Creative Technology | ShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SmartShaker+
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
User reviews
SmartShaker+
From 57 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well for heavy sleepers
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Wakes user without disturbing others
- 👍 Good concept for vibrating alarm
- 👍 Effective vibrations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing
- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 App not updated for years
- 🐛 Device stops working after a short period
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
From 20K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful scheduling features
- 🚀 Straightforward setup
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Unreliable app
Bugs and requests
SmartShaker+
Reported bugs
22 issues- Syncing and Bluetooth connectivity is unreliable
- App not opening after update
- App crashes immediately
- Times and percentage of power not syncing
- Device not supported through Bluetooth on iPhone Pro
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- App not syncing with device
- App consistently fails to sync after reinstallation
- App not updated and out of date
- Trouble syncing, requires deleting and reinstalling app
- Device will never pair with the app
- SmartShaker2 won’t sync when alarm settings are changed
- App not supported by iPhone
- App will never let me sync to the actual device
- Sounds will not come out of Smartshaker 2 from an iOS device
- Cannot adjust vibration from the app
- App and alarm will not sync
- Cannot use two Smartshakers with the app
- App reverts vibration level to lowest setting
- App freezes on loading and is unresponsive
- Vibration strength on Smartshaker 2 doesn't stick
- App needs to sync with provider for location service to work
- App has bugs related to syncing and saving alarms
Requested features
8 requests- Add a timer function for naps
- Update app for location services
- Allow user to change snooze time
- Make alarm volume adjustable
- Support iOS 11 and newer iPhones
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- Allow labeling of alarms
- Display alarms in chronological order
- Connect to more than one Smartshaker+
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes on startup
- Frequent disconnections from devices
- Inability to control devices remotely
- Scheduled tasks not working as expected
- Inaccurate device status reporting
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- Mapping features not functioning properly
- Alexa integration not working reliably
Requested features
9 requests- 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
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- Improve scheduling and timer functionality
- Add support for 5GHz WiFi networks
- Improve map editing and virtual barrier features
- Provide more customization options
In-app purchases
SmartShaker+
No in-app purchases
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartShaker+ free?
Is SmartHome (MSmartHome) free?
Which has better reviews, SmartShaker+ or SmartHome (MSmartHome)?
Do SmartShaker+ or SmartHome (MSmartHome) have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartShaker+ or SmartHome (MSmartHome)?
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