SmartRent vs Thrive Barber
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
Thrive Barber
Easily book and manage your barber appointments with a few taps. View services, check availability, and pay securely. Receive reminders and get directions to your next grooming session.
- View service menu and prices
- Check availability and book appointments
- Secure in-app payments and tipping
- Receive appointment reminders
- Manage appointments (reschedule, cancel)
- Get directions to the salon
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With a few taps, you can check availability, book appointments, and pay. With our app, you can: -View our full menu of services and prices -View availability and reserve a time that fits your schedule -Quickly and securely pay and tip so you never need cash -Receive notifications and appointment reminders -Manage Appointments: Reschedule, Cancel, Get Directions With our expertise and top-of-the-line services, you’ll walk out feeling confident and looking your best. So what are you waiting for? Download our app today and book your next appointment wi
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: SmartRent at 122K against Thrive Barber's 7. SmartRent also leads on chart position (#210 vs unranked) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Thrive Barber's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Thrive Barber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartRent has 122K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SmartRent ships an update monthly, Thrive Barber every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | SmartRent | Thrive Barber |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (122K ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 122K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #210 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartrent.com, LLC | Thrive Barber Lounge LLC |
Customer experience
SmartRent
Thrive Barber
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
Thrive Barber
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartRent
No in-app purchases
Thrive Barber
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartRent free?
Is Thrive Barber free?
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Do SmartRent or Thrive Barber have ads?
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