Comparison

Winnipeg Know Your Zone vs SmartControls

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

Head to head
About

Winnipeg Know Your Zone

Easily find your residential snow zone and understand parking restrictions during snow clearing operations. This official app provides real-time plowing schedules and route information for the City of Winnipeg.

Highlights
  • Find residential snow zone by address or location
  • Get parking ban details for specific addresses
  • View snow clearing schedules during bans
  • See winter routes on a map
  • Track plowing operations on a map
Features
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Use this Official City of Winnipeg app to find your residential street snow zone, as well as info about when your street will be plowed during a residential parking ban. A residential parking ban is called to facilitate the City’s snow clearing response to an extreme snowfall. All residential streets are assigned a snow zone; each snow zone is identified by a letter of the alphabet. Zones are plowed in 12-hour shifts, around-the-clock. Parking is only prohibited on residential streets during the 12-hour period when a zone is scheduled for clearing. Features include: - Search an address or use your current location - Get the snow zone letter and parking ban information specific to an address - During a residential parking ban, view the full snow clearing schedule - View all streets designated as winter routes on a map - View the current and upcoming plowing operations during a residential parking ban on a map - Parking ban descriptions - Frequently Asked Questions

About

SmartControls

This app allows you to remotely control your vehicle's starter system, lock/unlock doors, and receive security alerts. It requires a specific hardware add-on and professional installation to function.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Keyless entry and trunk release
  • Security system arming/disarming
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Up to 1.5 miles operating range
  • Multi-vehicle operation
Features
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Connected SmartControl™ ------- HARDWARE PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR USAGE ------- Connected SmartControl™ is the fastest, easiest, most versatile and complete remote starter Add-on Smart Antenna and Remote Control system utilizing a smartphone solution to stay connected with your vehicle with up to 1.5 miles of operating range. Using the Connected SmartControl™ app, you can control your vehicle doors (Lock/Unlock), remote Start or Stop your engine and more. PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED In order to use Connected SmartControl™ on your vehicle, a Connected SmartControl™ device and compatible remote starter must be installed onto your vehicle. To find an authorized Connected SmartControl™ retailer, visit https://connectedremotestart.com/find-a-dealer.html KEY FEATURES • No monthly fees • Remote start engine • Remote shutdown engine • Keyless entry access • Trunk release • Open/Close motorized liftgate (if equipped) • Factory or Aftermarket Security system Arming/Disarming • Up to 4 Customizable auxiliary functions • Push notifications for security alerts • System Bluetooth connection status • Real-time smartphone interaction • Intuitive user display • Alarm notification with zones identification • True runtime display • Environment temperature • Vehicle and transmitter battery level indicator • Multi vehicle operation • True 2-way communication™ powered by LoRa technology™ • BLE Direct Connect pair up to 4 smartphones directly to the antenna REMOTE STARTER COMPATIBILITY Connected SmartControl™ is currently compatible with the following brands of remote starter and/or security systems: ADS • iDatastart HCx • iDatastart BMx • iDatastart BZx • iDatastart VWx ADS-AL-CA • AKX / OEM ASTROSTART • AF-D600 AUTOSTART • ASD200 • ASD600 COMPUSTAR • CM-7XXX • CM-6XXX • CM-900 • FT-xxx-DC • FT-DC2 • FT-DC3 CRIMESTOPPER • RS-00 • RSx-G5 • SP402 • SP502 DIRECTED • DBALL 2 • DB3 • 4X10 • 5X10 • DS4+ FORTIN • Evo-All • Evo-One MIDCITY ENGINEERING • All modules with Drone telematics port OMEGA • All modules with Blue telematics port VOXX • Flashlogic: All FLRS remote start modules • FLCAN • Prestige/Pursuit: All E model’s w/ telematics port (Except PRO9233E) • Code Alarm: CASECRS, CARS, CA4555, CA4055 & CA5055 NOTE: All Prestige/Pursuit/CodeAlarm systems must be updated to the latest firmware version (this will require the VOXX USB updating cable, Part# VEPROG) For more details on which product is compatible with Connected SmartControl™, visit https://connectedremotestart.com/find-a-dealer.html APP OWNER’S GUIDE Please consult the Help section of the App for detailed Owners Guide. KEYWORDS Connected, SmartControl, Car Starter, Remote Starter, Vehicle Control, Car Access, Automobility SUPPORT URL https://www.connectedremotestart.com/sc1/ © COPYRIGHT © Copyright Connected SmartControl™ 2019 Lightwave Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

Winnipeg Know Your Zone4 screens
SmartControls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartControls at 2.6 against Winnipeg Know Your Zone's 1.0. SmartControls also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 12%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartControls holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartControls has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Winnipeg Know Your Zone's written reviews are positive against 43% of SmartControls's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Winnipeg Know Your Zone ships an update every 9 months, SmartControls monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Winnipeg Know Your Zone versus SmartControls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinnipeg Know Your ZoneSmartControls
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity of WinnipegLightwavetechnology

Customer experience

Winnipeg Know Your Zone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.4%

SmartControls

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Winnipeg Know Your Zone

No in-app purchases

None

SmartControls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Winnipeg Know Your Zone free?
Winnipeg Know Your Zone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartControls free?
SmartControls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Winnipeg Know Your Zone or SmartControls?
SmartControls is rated higher. Winnipeg Know Your Zone averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SmartControls averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Winnipeg Know Your Zone or SmartControls have ads?
Neither Winnipeg Know Your Zone nor SmartControls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Winnipeg Know Your Zone or SmartControls?
Winnipeg Know Your Zone ships an update every 9 months, and SmartControls monthly. Most recently, Winnipeg Know Your Zone was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmartControls on October 7, 2026.

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