Comparison

SmartHome (MSmartHome) vs VanLogic

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

VanLogic

Plan your camper van conversion with precision, combining creative floor planning with technical engineering. Visualize your layout in 2D and 3D, and accurately calculate weight distribution and center of gravity for safe handling. Supports metric and imperial units for global users.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D layout planning
  • Center of Gravity (CoG) calculation
  • Precise weight distribution analysis
  • Real vehicle structure integration
  • Smart collision alerts
  • Project import and export
  • Metric and imperial unit support
Features
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Plan your van conversion with physical precision – for 44 popular panel vans with real manufacturer dimensions. No more guessed weights and nasty surprises at inspection: in VanLogic every piece of furniture gets a shape, dimensions, material and build type – the app calculates the weight. You see instantly how your build affects axle loads, centre of gravity and payload. Plan in top and rear view, then check the result in realistic 3D – in millimetres or inches. KEY FEATURES - Axle load, centre of gravity & payload live: green, yellow or red shows at once whether your build stays within the limits. - Realistic 3D: your vehicle with real axles and appliances that look like the real thing – with X-ray, section view, exploded view and a human figure standing or sitting. - Freeform: angled corners, leaning walls, rounded corners or a shape drawn from behind or from the side – for furniture that fits exactly. - Cut-outs & panels: a notch for the wheel arch, a cut-out for the B-pillar, leave out the back wall or floor – the weight adjusts. - Advanced collision check: detects overlaps with furniture and the vehicle structure on the real footprint and suggests the right cut-out or wall lean. - Real vehicle structure: wheel arches, sliding door, B-pillar, rear door and roof taper. - Component catalogue: over 150 appliances in 14 categories with weight and size from the data sheet – plus your own components, cables, screws and insulation. - Rear, roof & underfloor: rear carrier, roof box and underfloor tank with their effect on axle loads and centre of gravity. - Realistic build types: solid, box, frame or frame with panelling – with shelves, drawers and doors. - Assemblies & templates: combine furniture, rotate, scale and save it as your own template. Plus 8 layout templates and 31 ready-made assemblies. - Precise alignment: reference and distance function to the millimetre. - Material database: conversion materials with real density or your own materials. - Report & material list: PDF with axle loads, centre of gravity, payload check according to DIN EN 1646-2 and tank scenarios, plus shopping and cutting list. - Easy to use: drag & drop, auto-save, undo and redo. - Share & keep planning: share your plan, import and export on Android and iOS. With Pro also in the browser – in the web app and in VanLogic Studio. - Try it free: test every Pro feature in test mode – with no time limit. Turn your panel van into your home on wheels, step by step – start your project with VanLogic today. Information about the VanLogic Pro subscription: You can subscribe to VanLogic Pro to get access to all premium features (such as PDF export and material lists). We offer the following subscription models: Pro Monthly: 1 month for €7.99 Pro Yearly: 1 year for €39.99 Payment and automatic renewal: Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or deactivate automatic renewal in your App Store account settings at any time after purchase. An ongoing subscription cannot be canceled during the already started term. Legal: Privacy Policy: https://www.lifegrit.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartHome (MSmartHome)4 screens
VanLogic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at 69% against VanLogic's 0%. SmartHome (MSmartHome) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VanLogic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SmartHome (MSmartHome) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartHome (MSmartHome) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. 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 point the same way: 69% of SmartHome (MSmartHome)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of VanLogic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, VanLogic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartHome (MSmartHome) versus VanLogic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHome (MSmartHome)VanLogic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB44 MB
Age rating+4+4
DeveloperShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd.michael heinz

Customer experience

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

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

VanLogic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 4 more
  • Improve scheduling and timer functionality
  • Add support for 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Improve map editing and virtual barrier features
  • Provide more customization options

VanLogic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VanLogic

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is SmartHome (MSmartHome) free?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VanLogic free?
VanLogic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartHome (MSmartHome) or VanLogic?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) is rated higher. SmartHome (MSmartHome) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while VanLogic averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SmartHome (MSmartHome) or VanLogic have ads?
Neither SmartHome (MSmartHome) nor VanLogic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartHome (MSmartHome) or VanLogic?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, and VanLogic every 4 weeks. Most recently, SmartHome (MSmartHome) was updated on November 3, 2026 and VanLogic on October 25, 2026.

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