SmartHome (MSmartHome) vs Gradient Comfort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Control and monitor smart home appliances remotely with features like voice commands, custom automations, and timely notifications. This app unifies control for various Midea Group brands, offering a streamlined smart home experience.
- Remote app control
- Voice control integration
- Appliance status monitoring
- Helpful automations
- Customizable device cards
- Timely notifications
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==The Red Dot Award 2023 Winner== SmartHome allows you to connect, monitor, and control smart appliances from Midea, Pelonis, Comfee, Master Kitchen, Artic King, and MDV. SmartHome replaces the MSmartHome and Midea Air apps, providing a brand-new look and improved experience. KEY FEATURES: REMOTE APP CONTROL: Easily control your smart appliance anytime, from anywhere using your smart phone. For example, cool down your room before you arrive home. VOICE CONTROL: Enjoy hands-free control of select appliances with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. NOTIFICATIONS: Never miss an important update or alert from your smart appliances. Receive timely notifications to alert you that the fridge door is open, or your oven has finished cooking dinner. APPLIANCE STATUS: Monitor your smart appliances anytime, from anywhere. Check how much time is left on your laundry cycle or when your dishwasher will have the silverware ready for dinner. HELPFUL AUTOMATIONS: Make everyday life a little easier. Enable your air conditioner to automatically turn on when it is hot outside. Set a schedule for your dehumidifier to turn off at bedtime. CUSTOMIZABLE DEVICE CARDS: Quick access to your most used devices and controls from the app home page. SmartHome supports home appliances including air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, fans, ovens, washers & dryers, dishwashers, and more. Access Permissions: The following access permissions are required for the SmartHome (formerly MSmartHome) app to provide necessary services. If you do not allow them, you can still use the app except for the related services. - Bluetooth: Find and connect to nearby devices via Bluetooth or BLE. - Location: Detect home WLAN network information to add device. Check your location to automate actions when location changes. Search for local weather information in "Scene" function. - Camera: Scan QR codes to add device. Upload photo to report a repair or feedback. - Album: Scan saved QR codes. Edit your profile photo. Upload a photo to report a repair or feedback. ※The availability of products and services may vary depending on the models you own or the region/country you reside in.
Gradient Comfort
Control your WiFi-enabled hybrid cooling and heating system remotely. Adjust temperature, fan speed, and set schedules for optimal air comfort from anywhere. This app enhances the functionality of your window AC replacement.
- Remote temperature adjustment
- Fan speed control
- Customizable comfort schedules
- Control from anywhere
- Energy efficient system management
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Put air comfort in your control with the Gradient app. The Gradient is a WiFi-enabled, energy efficient, hybrid cooling and heating system that replaces your window AC. This app enables you to adjust your Gradient’s settings from anywhere; set temperature/fan speed; schedule air comfort.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at 4.7 against Gradient Comfort's 3.8. SmartHome (MSmartHome) also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and ratings volume (21K vs 10). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartHome (MSmartHome) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHome (MSmartHome) has 21K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of SmartHome (MSmartHome)'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Gradient Comfort's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartHome (MSmartHome) | Gradient Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better | 3.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd. | Treau, Inc |
Customer experience
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Gradient Comfort
Bugs and requests
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes on startup
- Frequent disconnections from devices
- Inability to control devices remotely
- Scheduled tasks not working as expected
- Inaccurate device status reporting
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- Mapping features not functioning properly
- Alexa integration not working reliably
Requested features
9 requests- Add energy usage/consumption tracking
- Improve Alexa integration
- Add option to disable beeping sounds
- Allow multiple users to access the same account
- Provide more detailed usage data and analytics
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- Improve scheduling and timer functionality
- Add support for 5GHz WiFi networks
- Improve map editing and virtual barrier features
- Provide more customization options
Gradient Comfort
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
No in-app purchases
Gradient Comfort
No in-app purchases
Questions
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