Comparison

SmartThings vs ConnectLife

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

ConnectLife

Effortlessly manage and monitor your smart home appliances from any location. This app offers remote control, status insights, and helpful wizards for daily chores. It also includes recipe inspiration and direct access to aftersales support.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance monitoring
  • Appliance control from anywhere
  • Smart wizards for chores
  • Recipe suggestions for ovens
  • Aftersales support and FAQs
  • Instant notifications
Features
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Manage and monitor your smart home better and easier anytime from anywhere! This app works with home appliances and services from Hisense, Gorenje, ASKO, ATAG, and more brands. The app gives you the power to alter the world around you, just the way you like it. The ConnectLife app will adapt your smart home in a way that suits you from the minute you walk through the door. Set up specific tasks for your smart washing machine, control your smart refrigerator, check in with your smart dishwasher, and keep track of maintenance and update cycles for your smart air conditioning – all while you are on the go. Smart wizards, tailored to registered appliances, will help you with your daily chores. No basic knowledge on cooking, washing, or cleaning is required, since wizards know the appliances and suggest optimal settings based on their characteristics and the desired outcome. With instant notifications, you will always know just what is going on in your home, no matter where you are. It is easy to create your own tasks tailored to your needs. You cannot remember if you have closed the door of your smart refrigerator? No need to worry, just check in the ConnectLife app. Do you have lots of laundry to do and do not want to miss a minute? Now you can easily monitor when your smart washer will finish your laundry. You have no idea what to cook for dinner? Quickly scroll through the recipe section and get inspired with new recipes for your cooking. Do you want a delicious dinner, perfectly baked and done, right on time when you come home? Simply control your smart oven from the app on the go. Do you have problems with your connected appliances and do not know how to solve them? No need to panic, aftersales support is at your fingertips. Smart home appliances work with Amazon Alexa that takes them to the next level with hands-free voice control. Download now and alter the world around you with the new ConnectLife app. To install the ConnectLife App, please make sure your iPhone is updated to iOS version 16.4 or later." The functions offered in the ConnectLife app can vary depending on the specific type of appliance and the country in which you are using the appliance. Discover the ConnectLife app to see which functions are available to you. Features: Monitor: constant insight into your smart appliances’ statuses Control: control your appliances anytime from anywhere General: all about your appliances, at your fingertips Recipes: many delicious recipes adjusted to functions & settings of your oven Ticketing: aftersales support and FAQ at your fingertips Brands: Hisense, Gorenje, ASKO, ATAG, and more.

Screenshots

SmartThings4 screens
ConnectLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SmartThings at free against ConnectLife's free with in-app purchases. SmartThings also leads on ratings volume (848K vs 17K) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 ConnectLife. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartThings has 848K ratings behind it against 17K, 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 26% of ConnectLife's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartThings ships an update monthly, ConnectLife every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SmartThings versus ConnectLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartThingsConnectLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (848K ratings)4.7 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.6% of reviews — better26.2% of reviews
Number of ratings848K — better17K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size887 MB340 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.ConnectLife, LLC.

Customer experience

SmartThings

All ratings845,252 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews7,716 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative62.9%

ConnectLife

All ratings17,307 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,212 reviews
Positive26.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative63.6%

User reviews

SmartThings

From 848K 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

ConnectLife

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 🚀 Responsive app
  • 🚀 Awesome app!
  • 🚀 Smart / Wi-Fi air conditioner

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Constantly requires accepting terms and conditions
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection
  • 🐛 Glitchy
  • 🐛 Slow to respond

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

ConnectLife

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Endless loop of agreeing to terms and conditions
  • Fails to list available WiFi networks
  • Displays incorrect power consumption data
  • Randomly turns on air conditioner
  • Loses connection to air conditioner
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  • Doesn't respond to commands

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add timer function
  • Add dimmer function
  • Add ability to share device with multiple users
  • Add HomeKit and Matter support
  • Add energy usage monitoring

In-app purchases

None

SmartThings

No in-app purchases

None

ConnectLife

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartThings free?
SmartThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ConnectLife free?
ConnectLife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartThings or ConnectLife?
ConnectLife is rated higher. SmartThings averages 4.6 out of 5 from 848K ratings, while ConnectLife averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.
Do SmartThings or ConnectLife have ads?
Neither SmartThings nor ConnectLife shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartThings or ConnectLife?
SmartThings ships an update monthly, and ConnectLife every 6 weeks. Most recently, SmartThings was updated on October 21, 2026 and ConnectLife on October 21, 2026.

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