Comparison

SmartHome (MSmartHome) vs FlexBeam

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote app control
  • Voice control integration
  • Appliance status monitoring
  • Helpful automations
  • Customizable device cards
  • Timely notifications
Features
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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.

About

FlexBeam

Enhance your wellness journey with personalized guidance and progress tracking. This app helps you understand red light therapy and optimize your sessions for recovery, pain relief, or general well-being.

Highlights
  • Customized protocols
  • Progress logging and tracking
  • Session adjustment
  • Sync with health apps
  • Educational content on red light therapy
Features
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Get the most out of your FlexBeam with the FlexBeam app. Whether you’re using FlexBeam for recovery, pain relief, or overall wellness, the app provides the insights and guidance you need to achieve your goals. With the FlexBeam app, you can: - Access customized protocols tailored to your needs - Log and track your progress over time - Adjust your sessions according to your goals and needs - Sync with other apps like Garmin Connect and Oura - Learn more about red light therapy and how it works For additional information and question, please reach out to support@recharge.health The FlexBeam app is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent specific diseases or medical conditions. The recharge.health website is for education and information purposes only and not intended as medical advice. For treating any serious medical condition, professional medical attention should be sought. The value shown in other currencies is for reference only. You will be charged in USD. Rates are not in real-time, and may differ from live currency rates.

Screenshots

SmartHome (MSmartHome)4 screens
FlexBeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at 4.7 against FlexBeam's 1.0. SmartHome (MSmartHome) also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 1). FlexBeam's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartHome (MSmartHome) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHome (MSmartHome) has 21K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of SmartHome (MSmartHome)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of FlexBeam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, FlexBeam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmartHome (MSmartHome) versus FlexBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHome (MSmartHome)FlexBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB111 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd.Recharge Health AS

Customer experience

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

All ratings20,553 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews2,429 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative24.2%

FlexBeam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

FlexBeam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

No in-app purchases

None

FlexBeam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartHome (MSmartHome) free?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlexBeam free?
FlexBeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartHome (MSmartHome) or FlexBeam?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) is rated higher. SmartHome (MSmartHome) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while FlexBeam averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SmartHome (MSmartHome) or FlexBeam have ads?
Neither SmartHome (MSmartHome) nor FlexBeam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartHome (MSmartHome) or FlexBeam?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, and FlexBeam every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartHome (MSmartHome) was updated on November 5, 2026 and FlexBeam on November 4, 2026.

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