Comparison

Smart Life. vs SwitchMap+

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

Head to head
About

Smart Life.

Features
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The installer can really benefit SENTROL CLOUD Smart Life from below aspects: Benefits: [Plug-and-play, install so easy] - The system is nearly plug-and-play. The installer just connect the gateway with Ethernet router, then it automatically link to the service platform that is really install in minutes without taking any technology knowledge. [Push notification at Arm mode] - Under Arm mode, you would get immediate notification about door opens, you can check if that is your family members or someone else. [Interconnection for security] - Expel evildoer by lighting up the room, turning on radio or activating siren when the door opens. That is what we call interconnection. [Alarm and mode switching log] - By reviewing log, you would know when those sensor has been triggered, or who is making changes of the security mode. [Notify unexpected door opens before leaving] - When you are away home, you get immediate message about the doors has not been closed safely. When you get into Arm mode, the system will automatically check which door detectors have not been closed properly. That just get me extra peace of mind. [Remote control home appliances] - Remotely controlling your home devices via APP by connecting the devices, such as lamp, or fans on smart plug. Even you forget to turn off the fans, you can remotely turn it off. [One finger slide for emergency call-out] - The user can make emergency call-out via the APP by just one-finger sliding over, that is quick and easy. That is elderly people's favorite in that they can call the son or daughter just in one second. Now the emergency contact is only one call-out phone number. Once the emergency call has been made, all the other account user will get immediate message as well. [Notification catcher] - Message-catcher allows user to get the alarm message as soon as his/her phone is accessible again to the mobile network. That makes sure user will not miss any alarm during out-of-reach, such as on the airplane, get into tunnel or run out of battery...etc. Note: Once one user has received the Message-catcher message, the rest accounts will not receive it. [Low battery and link quality notification] - Those smart devices report their own status, such as low battery warning, connection quality, or alarm time...etc. That makes me easier to maintain those devices, I know it will let me know when I need to do something about it. [Personalized naming] - User can self-define alert zone as well as devices to make it personalized, for example, setting living room, front door, kitchen, basement...etc. Once you have changed the name, the message and log will automatically record according to those update. [Sub-account authorization management] - I can manage sub-accounts that allows my children can also benefit from the system. The sub-account cannot change any settings except for security modes. [Monitor ambient conditions] - When I install indoor temperature and humidity sensor, I can watch my room status, and activate the dehumidifier to reduce humid air making the more comfortable. [Plug-and-play, install so easy] - The system is nearly plug-and-play. The installer just connect the gateway with Ethernet router, then it automatically link to the service platform that is really install in minutes without taking any technology knowledge.

About

SwitchMap+

Features
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SwitchMap+ is an all-new app for our latest products (2018 or later). You will be able to control your premise anywhere in the world. • Control your lightings, appliances, curtains/rollers/blinds, climates • Set and trigger scenes within a zone or entire premise • Turn all devices On/Off at your entire premise or selected zones • Automate your premise with 7 days timer and off-hours control • Create multiple users with different permissions to access the premise • Track and trigger with motion or daylight sensor • Check device status • Access to more than one gateways Before using this app, ensure your premise has already completed installation of SwitchMap devices and a working Internet connection with the gateway connected.

Screenshots

Smart Life.4 screens
SwitchMap+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Life. at every 11 days against SwitchMap+'s every 2 months. Smart Life. also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Life. ships an update every 11 days, SwitchMap+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Smart Life. versus SwitchMap+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Life.SwitchMap+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNietzsche Enterprise Co., Ltd.Techworld Industries Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Smart Life.

No in-app purchases

None

SwitchMap+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Life. free?
Smart Life. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwitchMap+ free?
SwitchMap+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Life. or SwitchMap+ have ads?
Neither Smart Life. nor SwitchMap+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Life. or SwitchMap+?
Smart Life. ships an update every 11 days, and SwitchMap+ every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Life. was updated on September 19, 2026 and SwitchMap+ on September 16, 2026.

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