SYLVANIA Smart Home vs Flip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SYLVANIA Smart Home
Easily update your SYLVANIA SMART+ HomeKit accessories to the latest firmware. This app ensures your smart home devices have the newest features and improvements without needing a separate hub.
- Firmware updates for SMART+ accessories
- HomeKit integration
- No hub required
- View accessory status
- Automatic update process
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The SYLVANIA Smart Home app allows Apple HomeKit users to easily update their SYLVANIA SMART+ accessories to the latest firmware version to incorporate new features and improvements as they become available. Setting up and upgrading your SYLVANIA SMART+ HomeKit-enabled accessories is quick and easy, with no hub required for use. After pairing your SMART+ accessories to HomeKit, use this app to check for firmware updates. Your paired SMART+ HomeKit accessories can be viewed within the app and a message will be displayed next to the accessory if an update is available. Select the accessory to update and the process will automatically begin.
Flip
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Where protection meets personalization. The Incase Flip-Screen app empowers you to customize your Incase My Flip-Screen case using seamless NFC image transfer technology. With just a few taps, upload your favorite photos or choose from curated galleries to refresh the always-on e-ink display on your iPhone case. No batteries. No cables. Just effortless expression. Whether you're matching your mood, showcasing a memory, or updating your aesthetic, Flip-Screen gives your phone a new canvas every day — while still keeping it protected. Features: - Upload and sync custom images to your Incase My Flip-Screen case - Seamless NFC connection to your iPhone - Personalize using your camera or photo library - No batteries or charging required - Local-only image processing — your data stays on your phone - Always-on e-ink display with zero power consumption
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SYLVANIA Smart Home at 3 against Flip's 1. SYLVANIA Smart Home also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SYLVANIA Smart Home | Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (242 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 242 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LEDVANCE LLC | Incase by Onward Brands |
Bugs and requests
SYLVANIA Smart Home
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Firmware updates fail
- Devices disappear from app
- Inability to connect to Bluetooth
- Lights behave erratically
Requested features
6 requests- Remove annoying pop-up notification
- Add 'never see again' option for notifications
- Improve app responsiveness and stability
- Better integration with smart home platforms
- Add scheduling/timer functionality
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- Improve color control and customization options
Flip
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SYLVANIA Smart Home
No in-app purchases
Flip
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SYLVANIA Smart Home free?
Is Flip free?
Do SYLVANIA Smart Home or Flip have ads?
Which is updated more often, SYLVANIA Smart Home or Flip?
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