Comparison

SMRTscape Remote vs dewenwils

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

Head to head
About

SMRTscape Remote

Control your irrigation and outdoor lighting systems remotely from any mobile device. This cloud-based solution connects to compatible controllers, allowing you to manage up to 10 systems with a single gateway. Customize your landscape features with custom images via the web or mobile interface.

Highlights
  • Remote irrigation and lighting control
  • Manage up to 10 controllers
  • Cloud-based access
  • Customizable interface
  • Mobile device compatibility
Features
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SMRTscape™ is the cloud-based control you've been waiting for. It provides a convenient way to access and control irrigation and lighting systems from any mobile device. The SMRT Logic™ internet gateway provides the hassle-free connection to SMRTScape.com for the landscape features you want to control. Key Features Include: • Turn on or off irrigation, lighting or other outdoor features using your mobile device • Conveniently control up to 10 compatible Toro® or Irritrol® irrigation controllers with a single SMRT Logic • Load custom images with the SMRTscape web/mobile interface Compatible Toro Controllers • EVOLUTION® Controller equipped with Smart Connect® • TMC-424 Controller equipped with Irritrol® Climate Logic® • TMC-212 Controller equipped with Irritrol® Climate Logic® • Custom Command™ Controller equipped with Irritrol® Climate Logic® Compatible Irritrol Controllers • Kwik Dial® Controller equipped with Climate Logic® • Rain Dial®-R Controller equipped with Climate Logic® • Total Control®-R Controller equipped with Climate Logic® • MC-E "Blue" Controller equipped with Climate Logic®

About

dewenwils

Control your smart home devices remotely and connect them for a seamless experience. Monitor device status from anywhere and share access with family members. Discover and purchase new smart products through the integrated online mall.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Smart home connection
  • Family device sharing
  • Real-time status feedback
  • Online smart product mall
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Life is simple from now on. 1、Device Control: remote control, build a "smart family". 2、Smart Connection: fast connection, enjoy the extremely speed experience. 3、Shared Devices: make it easy for the whole family to enjoy smart life. 4、Information Feedback: gain insight into the status of your home devices, anytime, anywhere. 5、Online Mall: enter the mall to buy smart products.

Screenshots

SMRTscape Remote4 screens
dewenwils4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: dewenwils at 4.7 against SMRTscape Remote's 1.3. dewenwils also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (225 vs 9). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dewenwils holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dewenwils has 225 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SMRTscape Remote's written reviews are positive against 32% of dewenwils's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMRTscape Remote ships an update every 9 months, dewenwils every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SMRTscape Remote versus dewenwils: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMRTscape Remotedewenwils
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (9 ratings)4.7 (225 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews31.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9225 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Toro CompanyDewenwils Inc.

Customer experience

SMRTscape Remote

All ratings9 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

dewenwils

All ratings225 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

SMRTscape Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

dewenwils

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Device switch locations move on 'All Devices' page
  • Timer switch consistently turns off on its own
  • App constantly logs out users
  • Astronomical mode doesn't work
  • Cannot adjust for sunrise/sunset times
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  • Scheduler interface is unordered and hard to check
  • Connecting to WiFi requires disabling 5G
  • App only turns transformer on and off, no circuit separation
  • Schedule function doesn't work
  • Timer function does not turn devices on or off
  • GUI doesn't reflect zone changes
  • Cannot turn zones off with the app
  • App has stopped working for pool motor timer
  • Cannot set on and off times anymore
  • App loses the network consistently
  • Scenes do not activate when saved

Requested features

7 requests
  • Indication on 'AllDevices' page if each is On or Off
  • Bigger back arrow
  • Clarify device prompt labels
  • Widgets or shortcut commands
  • Apple Home integration
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  • iPhone widget for easy access
  • Feature to set timer to turn on for a certain amount of time then go off

In-app purchases

None

SMRTscape Remote

No in-app purchases

None

dewenwils

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMRTscape Remote free?
SMRTscape Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dewenwils free?
dewenwils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMRTscape Remote or dewenwils?
dewenwils is rated higher. SMRTscape Remote averages 1.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while dewenwils averages 4.7 from 225 ratings.
Do SMRTscape Remote or dewenwils have ads?
Neither SMRTscape Remote nor dewenwils shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMRTscape Remote or dewenwils?
SMRTscape Remote ships an update every 9 months, and dewenwils every 10 months. Most recently, SMRTscape Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and dewenwils on October 16, 2026.

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