O2 Smart Box vs Alive App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
O2 Smart Box
This companion app simplifies the setup and management of a smart home hub. It allows remote control of connected devices, home monitoring, and security alerts, transforming your house into a connected living space.
- Easy setup via smartphone
- Remote device control
- Home temperature monitoring
- Smart lighting control
- Security alerts
- Appliance control
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Doprovodná aplikace pro O2 Smart Box - modem, který změní Váš pohled na internet. Aplikace je nutná k úspěšnému nastavení a užívání zařízení. MAXIMÁLNÍ VÝKON O2 Smart Box je stvořený k tomu, aby toho zvládl víc než hodně. Tam, kde jste ještě nedávno ztráceli spoustu času a místa instalací a provozem několika různých zařízení, je teď jedno jediné řešení. Náš O2 Smart Box. JEDNODUCHÉ NASTAVENÍ Pomocí aplikace si O2 Smart Box nastavíte snadno a rychle přes chytrý telefon. Složité návody a mnohastránkové manuály patří minulosti. SRDCE CHYTRÉ DOMÁCNOSTI Na dálku Vám pohlídá teplotu v domě, rozsvítí světla v předsíni dřív, nežli zaparkujete auto a zapne třeba myčku na nádobí. Ochrání Vaši domácnost před ohněm a nezvanými hosty a v případě potřeby Vás včas upozorní. Prostřednictvím mobilního telefonu zůstanete se svým domovem opravdu ve spojení, ať jste kdekoliv. Nemáte ještě O2 Smart Box? Tak neváhejte a pořiďte si jej ještě dnes na www.o2.cz/smartbox
Alive App
Access your digital student and youth ID cards, manage your profile, and discover exclusive discounts and competitions. Keep track of your insurance details and never miss a renewal notification.
- Digital ISIC, ITIC, IYTC, AliveID cards
- Manage Alive Profile and personal details
- Access discounts on transportation and partners
- View and manage insurance information
- Notifications for card renewal
- Enter competitions easily
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Download the Alive App and start using the benefits of ISIC, ITIC, IYTC, NUS ID, Alive and AliveID to the fullest. With your digital card, you will gain easy access to your Alive Profile, discounts, and competitions. - Your Alive Profile You will activate a digital version of your ISIC, ITIC, IYTC, NUS ID, Alive and AliveID card by signing into the app. You can manage your details, discounts, and competitions in your profile. - ISIC, ITIC, IYTC, NUS ID, Alive and AliveID By signing into the app, you will get a digital card that you can use to claim discounts with our benefit partners. Thanks to the app, you will never miss out on renewing your card, the app will notify you when your current card is near expiry. For now, it is not possible to use your digital card in schools and school systems yet due to technical reasons. - Insurance Do you have ISIC insurance and are you travelling? No more paperwork. Now you can have all your insurance information and terms and conditions on your phone. This service is available only in specific countries. - Discounts Thanks to the app, you can have discounts at your fingertips. Filter discounts by location, type, or quickly go to your favorites, which you can easily save in one click. You will never miss out on any special or limited offers again. - Competitions You do not have to register for each competition anymore. All you need to enter a competition is to be logged in to your Alive Profile. The Alive App brings you a range of benefits that make your life easier. The Alive App is operated by GTS ALIVE Group, s. r. o., which, together with exclusive distributors of ISIC, ITIC, IYTC, NUS ID, Alive and AliveID cards, enables the use of cards and related services in the Alive App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Alive App at 5.0 against O2 Smart Box's 4.0. Alive App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29 vs 4). O2 Smart Box's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alive App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alive App has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
O2 Smart Box ships an update monthly, Alive App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | O2 Smart Box | Alive App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | O2 Czech Republic a.s. | GTS ALIVE |
Customer experience
O2 Smart Box
Alive App
In-app purchases
O2 Smart Box
No in-app purchases
Alive App
No in-app purchases
