# Voice in a Can vs Smart Speaker Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Speaker Controller at none against Voice in a Can's 5. Smart Speaker Controller also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Voice in a Can's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (220 vs 23). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice in a Can sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Smart Speaker Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Voice in a Can against 3.9 for Smart Speaker Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice in a Can has 220 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Voice in a Can's written reviews are positive against 67% of Smart Speaker Controller's.

Voice in a Can ships an update every 2 months, Smart Speaker Controller every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice in a Can | Smart Speaker Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-in-a-can/id1339696720/reviews)** | [3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-controller/id1540714116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **220** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atadore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339696719) | [Yuki Kubota](https://appshunter.io/developer/919872223) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice in a Can

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-in-a-can/id1339696720)

Control your smart home devices, ask questions, manage lists, and set timers using Alexa on your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Enjoy hands-free voice commands without needing to say "Alexa."

**Highlights:** Alexa voice control, Smart home device management, Shopping list management, Timer and alarm setting, Siri Shortcut integration, Watch complication support, Automatic listening on launch

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small thanks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thanks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big thanks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Thanks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient Alexa access on Apple Watch
- 👍 Works well with smart home devices
- 💡 Allows hands-free control without phone
- 👍 Responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🐛 Slow response times on some devices
- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes on launch
- Incompatibility with newer iOS/watchOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to control music playback
- Improved Apple Watch app design
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Expanded Alexa functionality


### Smart Speaker Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-controller/id1540714116)

Control your smart speakers using your smartphone without needing to speak. This app functions like a TV remote for your smart speakers, offering pre-registered commands and a recording feature for custom voice prompts.

**Highlights:** Control smart speakers via smartphone, No speaking required, Universal compatibility, Pre-registered commands, Voice recording function, Editable wake-words

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice in a Can free?

Voice in a Can is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Speaker Controller free?

Smart Speaker Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voice in a Can or Smart Speaker Controller?

Voice in a Can is rated higher. Voice in a Can averages 3.9 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Smart Speaker Controller averages 3.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do Voice in a Can or Smart Speaker Controller have ads?

Smart Speaker Controller shows ads; Voice in a Can does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice in a Can or Smart Speaker Controller?

Voice in a Can ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Speaker Controller every 3 weeks. Most recently, Voice in a Can was updated on October 22, 2026 and Smart Speaker Controller on October 24, 2026.

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