# SmartRent vs The Overlap

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SmartRent at 122K against The Overlap's 1. SmartRent also leads on chart position (#209 vs unranked). The Overlap's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

The Overlap 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRent | The Overlap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrent/id1280670682/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-overlap/id6809471526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smartrent.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280670681) | [Twenty Mile Medical, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889190244) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRent

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

**Currently charting:** #209 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


### The Overlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-overlap/id6809471526)

This app acts as a neutral mediator for difficult conversations. It analyzes text threads or screenshots to reveal underlying feelings, identify communication breakdowns, and find common ground. It offers suggestions for calmer replies and helps recognize communication patterns.

**Highlights:** Analyze text threads and screenshots, Identify underlying needs and feelings, Pinpoint communication disconnects, Discover shared common ground, Suggest calmer replies, Detect escalating conversations, Track communication patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRent free?

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

### Is The Overlap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartRent or The Overlap?

The Overlap is rated higher. SmartRent averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while The Overlap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmartRent or The Overlap have ads?

Neither SmartRent nor The Overlap shows ads.

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