Comparison

CE Smart vs VF Watch

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

Head to head
About

CE Smart

Control your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices, set schedules, and automate your home with voice commands. Easily share control with family members for a connected living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Simultaneous multi-device management
  • Voice control integration
  • Automated scheduling and timers
  • Device sharing with family
  • Easy device setup
  • Custom automations and scenes
Features
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CE Smart, CE Smart Home, Smart Living, Wi-Fi Connected Devices, Remote Control 1. Remote Control: Turn devices on/off from anywhere in the world with the mobile app 2. Simultaneous Control: Add, Configure, Monitor and Control multiple devices with one app 3. Voice Control: Works with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts 4. Timer: Create schedules to automate turning lights and appliances on and off 5. Device Sharing: Easily share device control among family members 6. Easy Set-up: Quickly connect and set-up devices using the app 7. Automations and Scenes: Advanced scheduling and grouping features

About

VF Watch

This app connects to a smartwatch to manage settings, track fitness, and receive notifications. It offers a wide selection of watch faces and aims to enhance smart living convenience.

Highlights
  • Smartwatch settings management
  • Fitness and motion tracking
  • Incoming call and SMS reminders
  • Extensive watch face selection
  • Bluetooth device connectivity
Features
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VF Watch smart application, paired with a smartwatch, allows you to adjust various settings anytime, anywhere. Thousands of dials, expressing oneself, and being your assistant and good companion for smart living. It can quickly connect with your phone or other Bluetooth devices. You can easily track your exercise records through the motion detection function on your watch. Supports incoming calls and SMS reminders. When your phone receives a call or text message, the watch will immediately remind you not to miss any important information. Supports dial selection. Collaborate with domestic and foreign designers to create countless dials for you to choose from. Multiple functions meet the needs of modern people for intelligent living, making your life more convenient. Whether at work or leisure, VF Watch is a better choice for you.

Screenshots

CE Smart4 screens
VF Watch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CE Smart at 4.8 against VF Watch's 2.3. CE Smart also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 16). VF Watch's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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

CE Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CE Smart has 2.3K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of CE Smart's written reviews are positive against 0% of VF Watch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CE Smart ships an update every 4 months, VF Watch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CE Smart versus VF Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCE SmartVF Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better2.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB75 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCharging EssentialsShenzhen DO Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

CE Smart

All ratings2,334 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative52.3%

VF Watch

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

CE Smart

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Widgets not working after iOS updates
  • Unable to change device names or locations
  • Alexa integration not functioning properly
  • Scheduled timers and automations not reliable
  • App freezing and becoming unresponsive

Requested features

5 requests
  • Export energy usage data
  • Improved widget functionality
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Backup and restore device settings
  • Seamless integration with smart home ecosystems

VF Watch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CE Smart

No in-app purchases

None

VF Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CE Smart free?
CE Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VF Watch free?
VF Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CE Smart or VF Watch?
CE Smart is rated higher. CE Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while VF Watch averages 2.3 from 16 ratings.
Do CE Smart or VF Watch have ads?
Neither CE Smart nor VF Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CE Smart or VF Watch?
CE Smart ships an update every 4 months, and VF Watch every 2 months. Most recently, CE Smart was updated on October 11, 2026 and VF Watch on October 9, 2026.

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