Comparison

SmartThings vs RAYMOND WILLIAMS

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

RAYMOND WILLIAMS

Features
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Download our latest app and search properties on the go! Raymond Williams Ltd is one of the leading estate agents specialising in sales, lettings and property management. Download theRaymond Williams Ltd now! The Raymond Williams Ltd enables you to receive a personalised service at your fingertips. Browse properties which meet your expectation and fit your budget. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers. Download our mobile app now to help us take care of your needs. With our latest app, you can now: Browse all our properties in one place Set your property preferences Make enquiries/request a viewing Receive regular updates See all our new properties as soon as they are available Call or email our office direct from the App Individual dashboard for; Applicants | Tenants | Landlords | Vendors | Contractors/suppliers App Highlights: For Landlords and tenants - have full access to your statements Tenants - report repairs and track progress through to completion Applicants – receive properties instantaneously that meet your criteria Contractors - send maintenance quotes with a single click Landlords - approve those maintenance quotes via the app All - call or email our office directly from the App.

Screenshots

SmartThings4 screens
RAYMOND WILLIAMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartThings at monthly against RAYMOND WILLIAMS's every 13 months. SmartThings also leads on chart position (#5 vs unranked). RAYMOND WILLIAMS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SmartThings ships an update monthly, RAYMOND WILLIAMS every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartThings versus RAYMOND WILLIAMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartThingsRAYMOND WILLIAMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (845K ratings) — better—
Number of ratings845K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size887 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Global NoticeBoard

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

RAYMOND WILLIAMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartThings

No in-app purchases

None

RAYMOND WILLIAMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartThings free?
SmartThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RAYMOND WILLIAMS free?
RAYMOND WILLIAMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartThings or RAYMOND WILLIAMS have ads?
Neither SmartThings nor RAYMOND WILLIAMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartThings or RAYMOND WILLIAMS?
SmartThings ships an update monthly, and RAYMOND WILLIAMS every 13 months. Most recently, SmartThings was updated on October 18, 2026 and RAYMOND WILLIAMS on September 17, 2026.

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