# Smart vs Protech SMS Alarm

The clearest difference is device support: Smart at 3 against Protech SMS Alarm's 1. Smart also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Smart ships an update every 6 weeks, Protech SMS Alarm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart | Protech SMS Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-locator/id1160196225/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Eview GPS Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/565060665) | [Portman Electronics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375916100) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-locator/id1160196225)

Manage your devices and track their location history. Set up custom alerts and control device performance. Stay connected with loved ones by making calls directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Device management, Location history tracking, Performance settings, Geo Fences setup, Multi-device management, Direct calling to device holder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Protech SMS Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protech-sms-alarm/id6758430371)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart free?

Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Protech SMS Alarm free?

Protech SMS Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Smart or Protech SMS Alarm have ads?

Neither Smart nor Protech SMS Alarm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart or Protech SMS Alarm?

Smart ships an update every 6 weeks, and Protech SMS Alarm every 2 months. Most recently, Smart was updated on October 10, 2026 and Protech SMS Alarm on October 6, 2026.

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