# SmartRent vs Local Lifer

The clearest difference is price: SmartRent at Free against Local Lifer's $2.99. SmartRent also leads on ratings volume (123K vs 2) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). Local Lifer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SmartRent is free to download; Local Lifer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Local Lifer 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRent | Local Lifer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrent/id1280670682/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-lifer/id6762468893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smartrent.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280670681) | [Novarata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009921739) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrent/id1280670682)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient door lock control
- 👍 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Thermostat issues (inaccurate readings, random on/off)
- 🐛 Unreliable door lock status
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and disconnections
- ⚠️ Forced installation by apartment complex
- ⏱️ Slow app response times

**Reported bugs**

- Thermostat not syncing with app
- Door lock showing wrong status
- App logging users out randomly

**Requested features**

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


### Local Lifer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-lifer/id6762468893)

Learn about local bird species through interactive flashcards, audio of bird songs, and quizzes. The app tailors content to your geographic location, allowing you to focus on birds you're likely to encounter. It also supports offline access and custom deck creation.

**Highlights:** Location-specific bird decks, Photo flashcards, Bird song audio learning, Interactive quizzes, Custom study decks, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRent free?

SmartRent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Local Lifer free?

Local Lifer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartRent or Local Lifer?

Local Lifer is rated higher. SmartRent averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Local Lifer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SmartRent or Local Lifer have ads?

Neither SmartRent nor Local Lifer shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*