Comparison

EMTHINGS vs JSmartApp

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

Head to head
About

EMTHINGS

Manage and control smart medication organizers and other devices. Set up schedules, customize settings, and receive timely alerts. Track adherence and view activity insights for yourself and loved ones.

Highlights
  • User account management
  • Device setup and Wi-Fi connection
  • Medication scheduling
  • Customizable device settings
  • Mobile notifications and alerts
  • Activity insights and adherence scores
  • Device data deletion
Features
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EMTHINGS app enables you to manage and control your EMTHINGS devices such as Smart Medication Organizer. Key features include: * Create and delete user account * Add and setup devices connecting them to your Wi-Fi network and internet * Customize device settings and preferences like name, description, timings, volume, and more * Setup and schedule your medication in the organizer * Manager mobile notifications for timely alerts * View activity insights and adherence score to stay informed and on track * View device events and notifications for yourself and your loved ones * The app also allows to delete a device and its associated data to put back in the factory reset state For more details, please visit: https://www.emthings.com/support.

About

JSmartApp

Features
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JSmartApp is a SmartThings client designed for speed and ease of use. It doesn't replace the existing SmartThings app but it is much faster and makes accessing and controlling your smart home devices much easier. Quickly access all of your SmartThings devices. Assign favorites and sort them how you want to access them. Rooms and devices can be sorted your way. View the status of multiple devices on a single page to get a quick view of your smart home. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets provide for quick access to your devices

Screenshots

EMTHINGS4 screens
JSmartApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMTHINGS at none against JSmartApp's 3. EMTHINGS also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JSmartApp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. EMTHINGS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMTHINGS ships an update every 2 months, JSmartApp every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
EMTHINGS versus JSmartApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMTHINGSJSmartApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMTHINGS Technologies Private LimitedJulian Werfel

In-app purchases

None

EMTHINGS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

JSmartApp

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is EMTHINGS free?
EMTHINGS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JSmartApp free?
JSmartApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EMTHINGS or JSmartApp have ads?
Neither EMTHINGS nor JSmartApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMTHINGS or JSmartApp?
EMTHINGS ships an update every 2 months, and JSmartApp every 7 months. Most recently, EMTHINGS was updated on June 25, 2026 and JSmartApp on May 17, 2026.

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