SmartRent vs High West
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
High West
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Welcome to High West! We're a locally owned and operated shop in the North Denver area, proudly serving our local community and visitors for a decade with high-quality products that we love. We set ourselves apart from chain stores and multi-state operators by focusing on customer service with a personal touch and knowledgeable recommendations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: SmartRent at #198 against High West's unranked. SmartRent also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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.
SmartRent ships an update monthly, High West every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartRent | High West |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (123K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 123K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Smartrent.com, LLC | Shred Investments, 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
High West
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartRent
No in-app purchases
High West
No in-app purchases
