Comparison

SmartThings vs SmartPoint Connect

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

Head to head
About

SmartThings

Unify and manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Connect hundreds of brands, create custom scenes and routines, and control your home remotely. Monitor energy usage and even get meal planning assistance.

Highlights
  • Connect and control devices from multiple brands
  • Create custom scenes and routines
  • Remote home monitoring and control
  • Automated notifications and status updates
  • Voice control with Google Assistant
  • Energy tracking and saving features
  • Smart cooking and meal planning assistance
Features
Currently charting
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Quickly and easily connect and control your smart home devices through SmartThings. SmartThings is compatible with 100s of smart home brands. So, you can control all of your smart home gadgets in one place, including your Samsung Smart TV and smart home appliances. With SmartThings, you can connect, monitor and control multiple smart home devices quicker and easier. Connect your Samsung smart TVs, smart appliances, smart speakers and brands like Ring, Nest and Philips Hue - all from one app. Then control your smart devices using voice assistants including Google Assistant [Key Features] - Control and check in on your home from wherever you are - Connect your smart devices across many different brands to work together by setting ‘scenes’ - Build routines that are set on time, weather, and device status, so your home runs smoothly in the background - Allow shared control by giving access to other users - Receive status updates about your devices with automated notifications - Talk to your devices using Google Assistant - Track, monitor and save money on energy with SmartThings Energy. See how much your home and compatible Samsung devices cost to run, and try various energy saving features, such as AI saving mode, or schedule devices to run during off peak hours. - Receive recipe recommendations by scanning meal kits, wine, and meat. Plan, shop and prep meals with the help of SmartThings Cooking ※ Some features may not be available in all countries. [App requirements] Some mobile devices may not be supported. - iOS 17.0 or later / iPhone XR or later / iPad 6 or later ※ App permissions The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed. [Optional access permissions] • Apple Health : Used to sync with Apple Health data to give you better Family Care insights • Apple Music : Used to read music album information • Bluetooth : Used to scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Camera: Used to scan QR codes so you can easily add members and devices to SmartThings • Contacts : Used to get phone numbers of your contacts to send text message notifications • Location : Used to locate your devices, create routines based on your location, and scan for nearby devices using Wi-Fi • Local Network : Used to find Wi-Fi connected devices • Microphone: Used to add certain devices to SmartThings using high-frequency sounds • Notification : Used to provide notifications about SmartThings devices and features • NFC : Used to check information about devices that you intend to connect • Photos : Used to play photos and videos on SmartThings devices • Voice recognition : Used to convert voice to text

About

SmartPoint Connect

Manage your smart home devices remotely from any location. This application allows you to control multiple smart devices, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members.

Highlights
  • Remote home control
  • Control multiple smart devices
  • Set timers and automation
  • Family device sharing
  • Easy pairing
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1. Control Your Home from Anywhere in the world 2. Control all your Smart Devices with one app. 3. Set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Share all your devices with your whole family with a push of a button. 5. Easy Pairing

Screenshots

SmartThings4 screens
SmartPoint Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartThings at monthly against SmartPoint Connect's every 8 months. SmartThings also leads on ratings volume (809K vs 3.9K) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). SmartPoint Connect's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SmartThings against 4.7 for SmartPoint Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartThings has 809K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of SmartThings's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmartPoint Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartThings ships an update monthly, SmartPoint Connect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SmartThings versus SmartPoint Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartThingsSmartPoint Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (809K ratings)4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings809K — better3.9K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size961 MB181 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Marc Liniado

Customer experience

SmartThings

All ratings808,682 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews7,323 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative62.5%

SmartPoint Connect

All ratings3,849 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

User reviews

SmartThings

From 809K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote control functionality
  • 📚 Laundry cycle recommendations
  • 🤖 Automation and scheduling capabilities
  • 🔧 Customizable settings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • ⏱️ Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔍 Difficulty connecting and configuring devices
  • 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

SmartPoint Connect

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great video quality
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 💡 Affordable price
  • 👍 Intuitive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Notifications not working consistently
  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🔋 Short battery life
  • 👎 Poor customer support

Bugs and requests

SmartThings

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to add or remove devices
  • Inconsistent device status updates
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control TV without remote
  • Improved photo/artwork management for Frame TV
  • More advanced automation and scheduling options
  • Better integration with other smart home platforms

SmartPoint Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera disconnections
  • Audio issues during live view
  • Compatibility problems with iOS updates
  • Setup process can be challenging

Requested features

4 requests
  • Push notifications for events
  • Ability to add multiple cameras to one account
  • Improved app interface and user experience
  • Cloud storage options with better pricing

In-app purchases

None

SmartThings

No in-app purchases

None

SmartPoint Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartThings free?
SmartThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartPoint Connect free?
SmartPoint Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartThings or SmartPoint Connect?
SmartPoint Connect is rated higher. SmartThings averages 4.6 out of 5 from 809K ratings, while SmartPoint Connect averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.
Do SmartThings or SmartPoint Connect have ads?
Neither SmartThings nor SmartPoint Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartThings or SmartPoint Connect?
SmartThings ships an update monthly, and SmartPoint Connect every 8 months. Most recently, SmartThings was updated on September 24, 2026 and SmartPoint Connect on September 23, 2026.

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