Comparison

SmartHome (MSmartHome) vs AFERIY

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 from various brands remotely and with voice commands. Receive important notifications and set up helpful automations to simplify daily tasks. Customize your device controls for quick access.

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

AFERIY

Monitor and control your power station's battery level, charging, and discharging in real-time. Intelligently adjust input power, schedule charging, and remotely manage switches to optimize energy usage and reduce electricity costs.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Charge/discharge status tracking
  • Intelligent charging power adjustment
  • Scheduled charging times
  • Remote switch control
  • Renewable energy optimization
Features
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Smartly manage your AFERIY power station to make your energy usage more efficient! You can monitor the battery level and charge/discharge status in real-time, intelligently adjust the input power for charging, and schedule charging times. Additionally, you can remotely control the on/off status of various switches on the power station. With our app, you can maximize the use of renewable energy and effectively reduce your electricity costs.

Screenshots

SmartHome (MSmartHome)4 screens
AFERIY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at 69% against AFERIY's 0%. SmartHome (MSmartHome) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (21K vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartHome (MSmartHome) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. 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 AFERIY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, AFERIY monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartHome (MSmartHome) versus AFERIY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHome (MSmartHome)AFERIY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Abisda Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

All ratings20,021 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews2,409 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative24.4%

AFERIY

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 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
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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

AFERIY

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

No in-app purchases

None

AFERIY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartHome (MSmartHome) free?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AFERIY free?
AFERIY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartHome (MSmartHome) or AFERIY?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) is rated higher. SmartHome (MSmartHome) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while AFERIY averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SmartHome (MSmartHome) or AFERIY have ads?
Neither SmartHome (MSmartHome) nor AFERIY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartHome (MSmartHome) or AFERIY?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, and AFERIY monthly. Most recently, SmartHome (MSmartHome) was updated on November 1, 2026 and AFERIY on October 17, 2026.

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