SmartThings vs CozyLife Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
CozyLife Smart
Control and manage a wide range of smart home devices remotely. Effortlessly share access with family and friends, and enjoy fast setup for multiple devices. Supports voice control and offers customizable themes for a fresh user experience.
- Remote device management
- Connects various smart devices
- Device sharing with family
- Fast multi-device setup
- Voice control integration
- Customizable themes
- Account-free usage
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CozyLife APP: 1、Manage and control your smart devices anytime, anywhere; 2、Supports connection of various devices, such as sockets/switches/curtains/bulbs/light strips, etc.; 3、Easily share devices with family and friends, allowing the whole family to enjoy a smart life effortlessly; 4、Fast Bluetooth network configuration, supporting simultaneous network setup for multiple devices with no waiting required; 5、Supports voice control of smart devices via Amazon Echo, Google Home, and other similar devices; 6、Versatile themes – one device supports multiple themes with distinctly different styles, delivering a constant sense of freshness; 7、Protects your digital privacy, enabling usage without account registration – no phone number or email required, yet fully functional. If you like it, don’t forget to support us and recommend it to your friends!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartThings at 4.6 against CozyLife Smart's 2.5. SmartThings also leads on ratings volume (809K vs 166) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). CozyLife Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartThings holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartThings has 809K ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of SmartThings's written reviews are positive against 27% of CozyLife Smart's.
SmartThings ships an update monthly, CozyLife Smart every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartThings | CozyLife Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (809K ratings) — better | 2.5 (166 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews — better | 26.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 809K — better | 166 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 961 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Doctors of Intelligence & Technology |
Customer experience
SmartThings
CozyLife Smart
User reviews
SmartThings
From 809K App Store ratingsWhat 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
CozyLife Smart
From 166 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup process when following instructions correctly
- 🎯 Effective automation and timer functionality
- 🔌 Works well with Alexa and Google Home integration
- 💡 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance when functioning properly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnection and offline issues
- 🔐 Excessive permission requests (location, microphone, photos, WiFi)
- 📱 Poor UI design with text too small and unresponsive elements
- 🌍 Language/localization issues with non-English character displays
- ⚠️ Unreliable device pairing and connection process
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
CozyLife Smart
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes repeatedly on launch
- Verification codes not being sent during registration
- Device pairing fails at 10-second mark
- WiFi connection timeout during setup
- Automation commands not executing or executing with delays
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- Temperature unit settings reverting to Celsius after app close
- Unresponsive UI elements preventing device pairing
- Devices showing offline in HomeKit despite being connected
- Alexa skill not enabling or devices not discoverable
- Firmware update timing out consistently
- Music playback causing app disconnection
- Device status not updating in Google Home
- Continue button positioned off-screen on some devices
- Login failures with Apple ID and email linking
Requested features
7 requests- Increase timer limit from 5 to at least 20
- Add Apple Watch support for remote control
- Enable second-level precision for timer controls
- Weekly temperature graph visualization
- Support for LED animation controls in automations
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- Improved firmware update mechanism without timeouts
- Better HomeKit integration and device recognition
In-app purchases
SmartThings
No in-app purchases
CozyLife Smart
No in-app purchases
Questions
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