Smart.IO vs Lociro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart.IO
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UI Builder for Smart.IO toolkit. Smart.IO is a patent pending hardware and software toolkit that allows an embedded system to build UI on an iOS device with no wireless or app coding. The Smart.IO hardware module converts API calls from the embedded system to commands that the Smart.IO iOS app executes to create the UI using the BLE interface.
Lociro
Real-time location sharing with friends and family. Set up custom geofences for arrival and departure alerts. Review past movement history for context and peace of mind.
- Real-time friend location sharing
- Custom geofence alerts
- Movement history tracking
- Live map view
- Instant arrival/departure notifications
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Lociro - Real-Time Friend Location, Geofence Alerts, and Movement History, So You Always Know Where Everyone Is Say goodbye to endless "Where are you?" texts and guessing games. Lociro keeps you connected to the people who matter through real-time location sharing—see friends on a live map, set geofences to get arrival and departure alerts, and review past movement trails whenever you need context. Stay in sync today, worry less tomorrow, and never lose track of the people you care about. Smart Geofence Alerts for the Places That Matter Every circle has its own rhythm—home, school, office, gym, or a friend's place. Lociro lets you draw custom geofences around any location and sends you instant notifications the moment someone arrives or leaves. No constant checking, no unnecessary calls—just timely, relevant updates that keep you informed without being intrusive. Full Movement History at a Glance We don't just show you where someone is right now. Lociro also lets you view historical movement trails, so you can retrace routes, understand past visits, and get the full picture over time. Whether you're coordinating schedules, checking in on family, or simply curious about a day's journey, the timeline is always there when you need it. Payment & Subscription Terms: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Lociro offers a discounted first-week price for new subscribers, during which you get unlimited access to all features. After the first week, your account will be automatically charged for renewal at the regular weekly subscription price within 24 hours before the end of the current weekly period. You may cancel auto-renewal at any time, provided that the cancellation is made at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a discounted first-week period will be forfeited when you purchase an auto-renewing subscription. Manage your subscription directly from your iPhone. Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to Account Settings: ● Open the Settings app● Tap your name● Tap Subscriptions● Tap the subscription you want to manage Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/lociro-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/lociro Contact Us: 18101026917@163.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lociro at every 2 days against Smart.IO's monthly. Smart.IO's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Smart.IO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lociro sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Smart.IO ships an update monthly, Lociro every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Smart.IO | Lociro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ImageCraft Creations Inc. | Ashlee Heiston |
In-app purchases
Smart.IO
- Enable Caching$4.99
Lociro
- Weekly $6.99$6.997 Days
- Weekly $9.99 – First Week $0.997 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Weekly $9.99$9.997 Days
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- Weekly $9.99 – First Week $0.497 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Weekly $14.99$14.997 Days
- Weekly $19.99$19.997 Days
- Yearly Premium – $29.99$29.991 Year
- Yearly $39.99$39.991 Year
- Yearly $49.99$49.991 Year
- Yearly $59.99$59.991 Year
- Yearly $69.99$69.991 Year
- Yearly $79.99$79.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium – $39.99$39.99
- Lifetime $99.99$99.99









