Comparison

DIACloud vs Elgin Smart

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

Head to head
About

DIACloud

Features
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DIACloud is a cloud-based IOT platform developed by Delta Electronics Inc.. With this platform and the corresponding network gateways, users can communicate with field devices, collect data and push them to cloud web portal, and push the control commands or settings to field devices at anytime, anywhere. Device status, alarms, field data will be shown on this mobile APP, meanwhile, control commands can be sent from the APP as well.(Currently, it is the Open Beta test version.)

About

Elgin Smart

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for seamless smart home management.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous device management
  • Customizable timers
  • Device sharing with family
  • Quick device connection
Features
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Elgin Smart 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices

Screenshots

DIACloud4 screens
Elgin Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DIACloud at 11.0 against Elgin Smart's 14.0. 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

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

DIACloud ships an update every 9 months, Elgin Smart every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DIACloud versus Elgin Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIACloudElgin Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—17.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—44 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB211 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDELTA NETWORKS (XIAMEN) LTDElgin

In-app purchases

None

DIACloud

No in-app purchases

None

Elgin Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIACloud free?
DIACloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elgin Smart free?
Elgin Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DIACloud or Elgin Smart have ads?
Neither DIACloud nor Elgin Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DIACloud or Elgin Smart?
DIACloud ships an update every 9 months, and Elgin Smart every 12 months. Most recently, DIACloud was updated on October 10, 2026 and Elgin Smart on October 20, 2026.

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