Comparison

SmartShaker 3 vs MACSO Installer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartShaker 3

This app connects to a wireless bed shaker alarm via Bluetooth for reliable and discreet wake-ups. It offers customizable vibration strengths, stores alarm settings directly on the device, and provides notifications for calls and other apps. The long-lasting battery ensures up to 14 days of use on a single charge.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth pairing and control
  • On-device alarm storage
  • Adjustable vibration levels
  • Instant notification alerts
  • Long-lasting battery life
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SmartShaker 3 is a wireless, app-enabled bed shaker alarm designed to help you wake up reliably and discreetly. Features: • Easy Setup & Intuitive Controls Pair SmartShaker 3 with your device via Bluetooth and manage it effortlessly through the SmartShaker 3 app. • Reliable Alarm Storage Your alarm settings are saved directly on the SmartShaker 3, ensuring you wake up on time—even if your phone is off. • Adjustable Vibration Strengths Select from 5 vibration levels to suit your needs. • Instant Notification Alerts Get alerted to incoming calls and app notifications instantly. • Long-Lasting Battery A single charge provides up to 14 days of silent, reliable wake-ups. Perfect for travelers, couples, roommates, students, heavy sleepers, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

About

MACSO Installer

Features
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Use the MACSO Animal Health Monitoring app to keep tabs on all of your MACSO devices and manage your fleet.

Screenshots

SmartShaker 34 screens
MACSO Installer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MACSO Installer at 13.4 against SmartShaker 3's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

SmartShaker 3 ships an update every 2 months, MACSO Installer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SmartShaker 3 versus MACSO Installer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartShaker 3MACSO Installer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMariHome Tech LimitedMACSO Technologies limited

In-app purchases

None

SmartShaker 3

No in-app purchases

None

MACSO Installer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartShaker 3 free?
SmartShaker 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MACSO Installer free?
MACSO Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartShaker 3 or MACSO Installer have ads?
Neither SmartShaker 3 nor MACSO Installer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartShaker 3 or MACSO Installer?
SmartShaker 3 ships an update every 2 months, and MACSO Installer every 5 weeks. Most recently, SmartShaker 3 was updated on October 12, 2026 and MACSO Installer on September 23, 2026.

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