Comparison

SmartRent vs Avto

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

Avto

Manage all your vehicles in a digital garage, track maintenance, and get instant answers to car-related questions. Book service, trade in your car, or browse new and used vehicles from verified dealers.

Highlights
  • Digital vehicle garage
  • Track mileage and service history
  • AI-powered car diagnostics
  • Book auto service online
  • Trade-in and selling tools
  • Browse new and used cars
Features
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Avto makes car ownership simpler, smarter, and more connected. Your Digital Garage Keep every car you own organized and up to date in one place. Track mileage, service history, insurance, and registration without the paperwork. Connect a compatible vehicle and Avto automatically pulls live data like odometer, fuel level, tire pressure, and oil life, so you always have the latest information without lifting a finger. Ask Avto Intelligence Have a question about your car? Just ask. Describe a strange noise, warning light, or maintenance issue and get a clear answer tailored to your specific vehicle. Find out what a repair typically costs, when service is due, or how a trade-in works. Because Avto knows your garage, every answer is relevant to the car you actually drive. Book Service Without the Phone Calls Find trusted shops near you, compare their pricing, and book service directly in the app. Message the shop, approve additional work when needed, and keep a complete record of every repair and service automatically in your vehicle history. Trade In or Sell Submit your vehicle and let verified dealers compete for your business. You stay in control of your information, your contact details are never shared with a dealer until you choose to confirm. Browse and Buy Search new and used vehicles from verified dealers. Filter by the features and specifications that matter most, explore detailed vehicle information and factory packages, and get a transportation quote before you commit. Why Avto Verified vendors: Every vendor is verified before they can offer services through Avto. Your privacy: Your contact information stays private until you decide to share it. Real pricing: Service prices come directly from the shops you choose, not from Avto. Everything in one place: Your garage, service, selling, and shopping experience are connected in one app. Avto is free to download. Marketplace pricing is set by the vendors you choose.

Screenshots

SmartRent4 screens
Avto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SmartRent at 123K against Avto's 1. SmartRent also leads on chart position (#155 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). Avto'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Avto holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartRent has 123K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SmartRent versus Avto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRentAvto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (123K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings123K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#155 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmartrent.com, LLCAvto Inc.

Customer experience

SmartRent

All ratings121,350 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews515 reviews
Positive14.8%
Neutral10.7%
Negative74.6%

Avto

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Avto

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartRent

No in-app purchases

None

Avto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartRent free?
SmartRent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avto free?
Avto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartRent or Avto?
Avto is rated higher. SmartRent averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Avto averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SmartRent or Avto have ads?
Neither SmartRent nor Avto shows ads.

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