Smart Handle vs Placevox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Handle
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The App is used to operate and manage the “Smart Handle”, which requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 4S above. Smart Handle is a door handle which can lock/unlock your door using your smartphone’s Bluetooth. Keep your phone in your pocket or purse and just press the power button on the handle to open. It can replace your existing handles with no modification. You can issue and share a key to anyone via your favorite messaging App or SMS , even for a specific date and time. Check unlocking records to see lock/unlock events for all users. You can view the user list and manage other user’s unlocking permissions. If you don’t need to use the Smart Handle function, you can set up the handle as a normal handle. Smart Handle is not only easy to use but protected by our reliable security technology.
Placevox
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The perfect space for your notes – modular, minimalist, and distraction-free Tired of messy note apps full of features you don't need? On Placevox, you choose exactly which features appear in your space. Your space, your way Customize your space using modules. Start simple, and add only what you need, exactly when you need it. Minimalist and clean layout A clean, organized space for your notes. Just you and your ideas. Works offline Add, edit, and browse your notes even without internet Cloud sync Zero worries. Your notes are automatically saved, ensuring you never lose a thing, even if you switch devices. No ads, no pop-ups Say goodbye to annoying, invasive ads. Your space on Placevox is completely ad-free. Create your free Placevox space right now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smart Handle at 8.0 against Placevox's 13.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Handle ships an update every 5 weeks, Placevox monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Handle | Placevox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henis Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. | Oriontil |
In-app purchases
Smart Handle
No in-app purchases
Placevox
No in-app purchases









