Comparison

SmartThings vs The Pinsight App

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
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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

The Pinsight App

Develop leadership skills through daily, short practice exercises. This app guides you to build lasting habits and transform into the leader you aspire to be. Access content with your existing username and password.

Highlights
  • Daily leadership skill exercises
  • Habit formation guidance
  • Personalized practice plans
  • Life transformation focus
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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The Pinsight App will show you how to deliberately practice your leadership skills and turn them into lasting habits in just a few minutes each day. Each week you will choose one tailor-made exercise that if practiced daily, will not only improve your leadership skills, but also teach you a more effective way to change your life and become the person you’ve always wanted to be — a great leader holding great habits. Access The Pinsight App using your Pinsight username and password.

Screenshots

SmartThings4 screens
The Pinsight App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartThings at 4.6 against The Pinsight App's 4.2. SmartThings also leads on ratings volume (856K vs 5) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). The Pinsight App's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartThings holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartThings has 856K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SmartThings versus The Pinsight App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartThingsThe Pinsight App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (856K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews30.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings856K — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size887 MB83 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Global Assessor Pool LLC

Customer experience

SmartThings

All ratings845,252 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews7,858 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative63.0%

The Pinsight App

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

The Pinsight App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartThings

No in-app purchases

None

The Pinsight App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartThings free?
SmartThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Pinsight App free?
The Pinsight App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartThings or The Pinsight App?
SmartThings is rated higher. SmartThings averages 4.6 out of 5 from 856K ratings, while The Pinsight App averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do SmartThings or The Pinsight App have ads?
Neither SmartThings nor The Pinsight App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartThings or The Pinsight App?
SmartThings ships an update monthly, and The Pinsight App monthly. Most recently, SmartThings was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Pinsight App on October 21, 2026.

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