Comparison

SmartJoin vs Apocalists

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

Head to head
About

SmartJoin

Easily connect to Wi-Fi networks by generating and scanning QR codes. Avoid manual searching and typing passwords. The app also supports scanning other QR codes, including URLs.

Highlights
  • Generate Wi-Fi QR codes
  • Scan Wi-Fi QR codes
  • Connect to Wi-Fi without password
  • Scan URL QR codes
  • Display custom QR codes
  • Customize QR code colors
Features
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Generate and Scan QR Codes for Wi-Fi networks and get connected without searching through long lists or typing cryptic passwords. Why wait for iOS 11 when you can use SmartJoin to connect today? Visit our new web site to generate codes, print and share Wi-Fi connections: https://smartjoin.us Tap the SmartJoin.us logo to configure the App: - Code String to display - Wi-Fi Network and Password - Display Code String or Network Info - Code & Background Colors - QR Code Correction Level Click the Camera button to scan QR Codes - Wi-Fi QR Codes will prompt you to accept a configuration profile - QR Codes with a URL will attempt to open the URL - Other QR Codes will be displayed in the app, shake to clear Swipe or tap to change colors! Use SmartJoin.us on an Apple TV in your store or office to display Wi-Fi connection information or any custom QR Code you like in a variety of lovely color combinations.

About

Apocalists

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The end is near. But you're not out of rice nor beans. Whether it’s nuclear winter or just next Tuesday, Apocalists helps you track what you’ve got, what’s about to expire, and what you definitely shouldn’t eat anymore (yes, that can of beans from 1950). - Track your stash - Get expiration alerts - Inventory like a boss - Panic less Because when the world ends, you shouldn’t be wondering if you’re out of toilet paper. Apocalists – Survive in style.

Screenshots

SmartJoin4 screens
Apocalists3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Apocalists at daily against SmartJoin's every 3 weeks. SmartJoin's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, 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

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

SmartJoin ships an update every 3 weeks, Apocalists daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartJoin versus Apocalists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartJoinApocalists
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlf WattTiger Security GmbH

In-app purchases

None

SmartJoin

No in-app purchases

None

Apocalists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartJoin free?
SmartJoin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apocalists free?
Apocalists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartJoin or Apocalists have ads?
Neither SmartJoin nor Apocalists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartJoin or Apocalists?
SmartJoin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apocalists daily. Most recently, SmartJoin was updated on October 16, 2026 and Apocalists on October 12, 2026.

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