SmartRent vs GLP iQ.Control
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
GLP iQ.Control
Easily manage and update your lighting fixtures. Create impressive lighting effects and control them with intuitive tools. This app offers a streamlined way to enhance your lighting setups.
- Fixture control
- Lighting effect generation
- Fixture management
- Firmware updates
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The GLP iQ.Control App empowers users to effortlessly control their fixtures and generate impactful lighting effects. Additionally, you have the capability to mange and update your fixtures.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GLP iQ.Control at 100% against SmartRent's 15%. SmartRent's advantage is chart position (#202 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 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 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartRent | GLP iQ.Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (122K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 122K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #202 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 288 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartrent.com, LLC | German Light Products |
Customer experience
SmartRent
GLP iQ.Control
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
GLP iQ.Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartRent
No in-app purchases
GLP iQ.Control
No in-app purchases
