Comparison

SmartForce vs WatchFlower

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

Head to head
About

SmartForce

Access your SmartForce system remotely to view live camera feeds, playback recordings, and control lights. Receive alarm notifications and manage system settings like arming and disarming.

Highlights
  • Live camera monitoring
  • Playback recorded footage
  • Remote lighting control
  • Push notifications for alarms
  • System arm/disarm/silent arm
  • Event log access
Read full description

This app gives owners of SmartForce access to their system using the smartphone. The simple and intuitive screen display makes it easy to watch live camera videos, playback recordings, and even turn on/off lights from wherever they are. Cool features include: - Add multiple panels and monitor each one separately; great for owners of residences or shops. - Watch live videos from each camera - Receive push notification from each panel when alarm detected. - Online Panic button to sound the alarm at home and start recording. - Set The alarm to Arm, Disarm or Silent Arm - Lighting control; turn on/off or dimm the lights - Scroll through event logs and easily locate the video

About

WatchFlower

This application reads and plots data from compatible Bluetooth plant sensors, thermometers, and air quality monitors. It features an extensive plant database and supports multiple languages. The app prioritizes user privacy by not tracking usage or requiring personal data.

Highlights
  • Reads Bluetooth plant sensors
  • Plots sensor data
  • Supports thermometers and air quality sensors
  • Extensive plant database (3400+ entries)
  • No account or personal data required
  • Multi-language support
Features
Read full description

WatchFlower is a plant monitoring application that reads and plots data from compatible Bluetooth sensors like Xiaomi 'Flower Care' or Parrot 'Flower Power'. WatchFlower also works great with a couple of Bluetooth thermometers and air quality monitoring sensors! WatchFlower is an open source software. By buying it here, you support its development! It doesn't track your application usage, doesn't require an account, your GPS position, nor any other personal data! The application is available in English, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Frisian, French, German, Norwegian, Spanish and Russian. Application developed by Emeric Grange. Visual design by Chris Díaz. New features: - WatchFlower now has a plant database with over 3400 entries! Supported sensors: • Xiaomi "Flower Care" / VegTrug "Grow Care Home" • Xiaomi "Flower Care Max" / VegTrug "Grow Care Garden" • Xiaomi "RoPot" / VegTrug "Grow Care Pot" - Works with both international and Chinese versions. • Tuya "Flower Care" • Parrot "Flower Power" • Parrot "Pot" - Automatic watering is not yet supported. • Xiaomi "Digital Hygrometer Clock" • Xiaomi "Digital Hygrometer Alarm" - Supports automatic time setting and switching temperature units. • Xiaomi "Digital Hygrometer" • Xiaomi "Digital Hygrometer 2" • Xiaomi "BLE Temperature and Humidity sensor" (with LCD screen) • ClearGrass "Digital Bluetooth Thermometer and Hygrometer" (with EInk screen) • ClearGrass "Temp & RH Monitor" (with LCD screen) • Qingping "Temp & RH Monitor Lite" (with LCD screen) • SensorBlue "ThermoBeacon" (LCD and keychain) • Qingping "Air Monitor Lite" • Honeywell HCHO detector • VSON "Air Box" WP6003 Follow development, post bug reports and suggest new features on the GitHub page (https://github.com/emericg/WatchFlower) or contact me directly by email (emeric.grange@gmail.com). This project is NOT associated with Xiaomi, Parrot, or any sensor manufacturer.

Screenshots

SmartForce3 screens
WatchFlower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WatchFlower at 79% against SmartForce's 0%. SmartForce's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SmartForce is free to download; WatchFlower costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartForce ships an update every 3 months, WatchFlower every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmartForce versus WatchFlower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartForceWatchFlower
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEverspring Inc Co.. Ltd.Emeric Grange

Customer experience

SmartForce

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

WatchFlower

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

SmartForce

No in-app purchases

None

WatchFlower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartForce free?
SmartForce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WatchFlower free?
WatchFlower costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartForce or WatchFlower have ads?
Neither SmartForce nor WatchFlower shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartForce or WatchFlower?
SmartForce ships an update every 3 months, and WatchFlower every 2 months. Most recently, SmartForce was updated on October 9, 2026 and WatchFlower on October 26, 2026.

Other comparisons