SmartLife vs Shellbot Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartLife
This app simplifies daily life by managing smart devices, enhancing home security, and providing energy insights. It also offers AI-powered tools for fitness, nutrition, and organization, all accessible through a unified interface.
- Smart device management
- Real-time security monitoring
- Energy usage tracking
- Shared to-do lists and reminders
- AI-powered life tools (fitness, nutrition, translation)
- Voice assistant integration
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「SmartLife」 Your AI assistant for a simpler, smarter everyday life 【Control】 Manage all your devices with a tap or just ask — it's that simple. 【Security】 Real-time monitoring and smart alerts keep your home safe around the clock. 【Energy】 Track usage and save on bills with intelligent energy insights. 【Schedule】 Stay organized with shared to-dos and timely reminders for the whole family. 【AI Life Tools】 Fitness, nutrition, meeting summaries, pet care, translation, and more — everything you need, all in one place. Terms of Use（EULA）: https://developerapp.tuyaus.com/protocol/192c3c61e4400032?lang=en
Shellbot Home
Control your home devices remotely, set automated tasks, and manage multiple cleaning modes for a smarter living experience. Share access with family for easy intelligent life management.
- Remote device control
- Timer task scheduling
- Family sharing
- Multiple cleaning modes
- Intelligent life management
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KEY FOR EASY LIFE 1. Remote control, save worry, save power, open whenever and wherever you want 2. Set timer tasks flexibly and execute them on time and accurately 3. With one click, the whole family can enjoy the intelligent life easily 4. Multiple cleaning modes, suitable for every scene of the family
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartLife at 4.7 against Shellbot Home's 3.0. SmartLife also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (267K vs 38). Shellbot Home's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. SmartLife sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Shellbot Home asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartLife holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartLife has 267K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of SmartLife's written reviews are positive against 18% of Shellbot Home's.
SmartLife ships an update weekly, Shellbot Home every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartLife | Shellbot Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (267K ratings) — better | 3.0 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews — better | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 267K — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #23 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 324 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Volcano Technology Limited | Shenzhen WoMei Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
SmartLife
Shellbot Home
Bugs and requests
SmartLife
Reported bugs
5 issues- Devices frequently going offline and unable to reconnect
- Scheduled automations and timers not working as expected
- App crashing or freezing after updates
- Inconsistent device control and status updates
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to reorder/reorganize devices and groups
- Improve scheduling features with more customization options
- Enhance color control and preset lighting scenes
- Provide better energy monitoring and reporting
- Improve integration with other smart home platforms
Shellbot Home
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartLife
- 30-Day AI Protect Pro Plan(Weekly)7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- AI Lighting Master Monthly$2.991 Month
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- 14-Day Storage Plan (Monthly)$5.991 Month
- 14-Day Smart Storage Plan(Monthly)$7.991 Month
- HeyTuya-Monthly$9.991 Month
- basic3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 30-Day Storage Plan (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- 3-Device 14-Day Plan (Monthly)$12.991 Month
- HeyTuya Yearly7 Days trial$79.001 Year
Shellbot Home
No in-app purchases
