SmartRent vs Equator User
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote lock/unlock and thermostat control
- Custom thermostat schedules
- Time-bound access codes
- Home automation routines
- Voice command integration
- Leak alerts
- Activity logs
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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
Equator User
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The Equator app is a versatile online marketplace providing on-demand services such as instant money transfers, booking local professionals, and hiring runners to assist with daily tasks. Our platform connects millions of sellers and buyers and we are passionate about helping community sellers unleash their creativity by listing their unique products on a simple, secure, and intuitive platform. With Equator, you can buy, sell, or rent real estate, cars, and general items, search nearby businesses, track family members and employees, and book on-demand medical services all from a single app on your phone, tablet, or web portal. We offer a full suite of payment options, including mobile money and Mpesa, and support multiple languages for your convenience. Communicate directly with shop owners or service providers to customise your order and have it delivered to you. Most service requests are instant, while others can be scheduled for later. You can track your order on the map in real-time and receive updates when it ships and is delivered. Equator is the go-to destination for on-demand services, and installing just one app on your smartphone gives you access to a powerful combination of apps that will save you time and money. Here is how you can book a service on our app: log in using your Face ID, fingerprint, or credentials, search for the service you want to book, choose your preferred payment method, confirm the booking or place the order, track the service provider in real-time on the map, receive on-demand services, complete the payment, and provide a detailed rating and review. Experience the convenience of Equator today - download the app and start finding everything you need in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartRent at monthly against Equator User's every 4 months. SmartRent also leads on chart position (#189 vs unranked). Equator User's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
SmartRent ships an update monthly, Equator User every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartRent | Equator User |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (119K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 119K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartrent.com, LLC | Equator Concepts LLC |
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
Equator User
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartRent
No in-app purchases
Equator User
No in-app purchases








