Comparison

Smart Handle vs Placevox

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

Head to head
About

Smart Handle

Features
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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.

About

Placevox

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Smart Handle4 screens
Placevox3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Handle ships an update every 5 weeks, Placevox monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Smart Handle versus Placevox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart HandlePlacevox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenis Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.Oriontil

In-app purchases

None

Smart Handle

No in-app purchases

None

Placevox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Handle free?
Smart Handle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Placevox free?
Placevox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Handle or Placevox have ads?
Neither Smart Handle nor Placevox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Handle or Placevox?
Smart Handle ships an update every 5 weeks, and Placevox monthly. Most recently, Smart Handle was updated on October 7, 2026 and Placevox on October 4, 2026.

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