SmartLife vs eTrip⁺
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartLife
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members. Connect your smart devices quickly and efficiently.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timers
- Device sharing with family
- Easy device connection
- IPC control
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Smart life, smart living 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices 6.IPC control:use the same App to control your T-Guardian and its IPC
eTrip⁺
This application simplifies electric vehicle charging with features like Bluetooth communication, scheduled charging, and real-time monitoring. It allows users to manage charging sessions, switch modes, and configure settings for a seamless EV experience.
- Bluetooth communication
- Start/stop charging
- Charging reservation
- Switching charging modes
- Authorize charging
- Charging management
- Real-time monitoring
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Sinexcel AC is an easy-using EV charging APP with a clear interface that has plentiful contents. Sinexcel AC supports functions such as Bluetooth communication, Start/stop charging, Charging reservation, Switching charging modes, Authorize charging, Charging management. Charging reservation- Reserve when and how long the charging takes place. Charging monitoring- Real time charging status monitoring system that collects charging history, charging data, and fault records. Configuration setting- network setting, charging settings are available. Switching charging modes- charging modes can be switched to plug and charge, remote controls, etc,.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartLife at 4.7 against eTrip⁺'s 2.0. SmartLife also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 4). eTrip⁺'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SmartLife holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartLife has 1.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SmartLife ships an update every 4 months, eTrip⁺ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartLife | eTrip⁺ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Wankezi Intelligent Control Technology Co.,Ltd. | Sinexcel Electric Co,.Ltd. |
Customer experience
SmartLife
eTrip⁺
Bugs and requests
SmartLife
Reported bugs
5 issues- QR code scanning not working
- Login screen not functioning
- Devices not detected
- Frequent app crashes
- Settings not saving properly
Requested features
6 requests- Add indoor temperature display
- Integrate with Apple HomeKit
- Implement dark mode
- Add Apple Watch support
- Improve Alexa integration
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- Enhance automation and scheduling options
eTrip⁺
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartLife
No in-app purchases
eTrip⁺
No in-app purchases
