SmartHome (MSmartHome) vs TurnTrackerz
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.
TurnTrackerz
This app helps manage shared activities and chores among siblings or family members by creating and tracking turn lists. It provides a clear, visible rotation for who is next, with a history to resolve disputes. Designed for privacy, it operates entirely on your device with no accounts or ads.
- Unlimited turn lists
- Clear "who's next" view
- Turn history for dispute resolution
- Face ID/Touch ID for parent confirmation
- No accounts needed
- On-device operation for privacy
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Turn Tracker settles the "whose turn is it?" argument before it starts. Build a turn list for anything siblings take turns doing - picking the game, sitting in the front seat, choosing the show, doing the dishes - and Turn Tracker keeps a fair, visible rotation. Tap to advance, and everyone can see who's up next. Keep as many turn lists as you need, each with its own kids and its own history, so nobody has to remember whose go it was last time. FEATURES - Unlimited turn lists, each with its own rotation - Clear "who's next" view for the whole family - Turn history so disputes settle themselves - Face ID / Touch ID to confirm a parent is advancing the turn - Simple to set up, no accounts needed PRIVATE BY DESIGN Turn Tracker works entirely on your device. There's no account, no server, no ads, and no analytics. Everything you enter stays with you - see our full privacy policy for details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at 4.7 against TurnTrackerz's 4.0. SmartHome (MSmartHome) also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 1). TurnTrackerz's advantage is update cadence (weekly 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
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 4.0. 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.
SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, TurnTrackerz weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartHome (MSmartHome) | TurnTrackerz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd. | Richard Bragg |
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
TurnTrackerz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
No in-app purchases
TurnTrackerz
No in-app purchases
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