Comparison

SmartRent vs Live BLVD

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

Head to head
About

SmartRent

Control your home remotely with this app. Manage door locks, thermostats, and create custom schedules for energy savings. Grant temporary access codes and automate routines for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock and thermostat control
  • Custom thermostat schedules
  • Time-bound access codes
  • Home automation routines
  • Voice command integration
  • Leak alerts
  • Activity logs
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to SmartRent! The SmartRent App, designed with your experience in mind, puts comfort, control, and convenience in the palm of your hand. With custom controls, settings and more, it makes “there’s no place like home” ring even truer. You’ll love the ability to: - Lock and unlock your door or adjust your thermostat from anywhere - Create custom schedules for your thermostat to save money and energy - Grant unique, time-bound access codes to family, friends, and service providers - Set up automations to simplify daily routines - Issue voice commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant - Be alerted immediately of possible leaks in your home - Review your lock activity to see when guests or maintenance visited - Link your Ring account for one less app to manage - And more! Download the SmartRent App and start customizing your smart home! SmartRent - Opening Doors To A Smarter World

About

Live BLVD

Features
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides The Boulevard residents with high-tech convenience at the touch of their fingertips. Download the app to: • Access the payment portal • Submit maintenance requests 24/7 and receive status updates • Receive important updates & communication from the community manager • Meet your neighbors through resident interest groups • Participate in our hotel style concierge services program • Reserve amenity spaces within the property • Sign up for building events & fitness classes • Get rewards and discounts to local stores & restaurants • Manage your visitors and send virtual keys • Access all of your digital keys from a single device.

Screenshots

SmartRent4 screens
Live BLVD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartRent at monthly against Live BLVD's every 3 months. SmartRent also leads on chart position (#206 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartRent ships an update monthly, Live BLVD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SmartRent versus Live BLVD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRentLive BLVD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (122K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings122K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#206 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB192 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmartrent.com, LLCElevated Lifestyles Inc

Bugs and requests

SmartRent

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Thermostat not syncing with app
  • Door lock showing wrong status
  • App logging users out randomly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Integration with Apple Watch and HomeKit
  • Ability to set custom lock codes
  • Improved automation and scheduling options

Live BLVD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartRent

No in-app purchases

None

Live BLVD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartRent free?
SmartRent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live BLVD free?
Live BLVD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartRent or Live BLVD have ads?
Neither SmartRent nor Live BLVD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartRent or Live BLVD?
SmartRent ships an update monthly, and Live BLVD every 3 months. Most recently, SmartRent was updated on October 25, 2026 and Live BLVD on October 22, 2026.

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