# SmartThings vs PowderScout

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartThings at none against PowderScout's 1. SmartThings also leads on ratings volume (858K vs 2) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). PowderScout's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PowderScout sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $25.00 per year. SmartThings asks for nothing beyond the download.

PowderScout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartThings has 858K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartThings | PowderScout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (858K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartthings/id1222822904/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powderscout/id6781494464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **858K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 887 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) | [ALEXANDER MAXWELL MEYER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781494466) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartThings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartthings/id1222822904)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Lifestyle, #151 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add or remove devices
- Inconsistent device status updates
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- 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


### PowderScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powderscout/id6781494464)

Find ideal ski and snowboard trips by ranking resorts based on snow forecasts, trip costs, travel logistics, and pass coverage. Compare destinations for specific trip windows and receive alerts for matching opportunities.

**Highlights:** Ranked resort comparison, Snowfall forecasts, Estimated trip cost, Pass coverage integration, Customizable alerts, Discover value trips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PowderScout Pro | $25.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartThings free?

SmartThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PowderScout free?

PowderScout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartThings or PowderScout?

PowderScout is rated higher. SmartThings averages 4.6 out of 5 from 858K ratings, while PowderScout averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SmartThings or PowderScout have ads?

Neither SmartThings nor PowderScout shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*