Plug and Play Smart vs HDMI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plug and Play Smart
This free universal smart home app lets you control and manage various smart devices from different brands in one place. Monitor device status, set schedules, share control, and create custom scenes for automated actions.
- Remote control of smart devices
- Manage devices from multiple brands
- Real-time device status monitoring
- Set timing tasks and schedules
- Share device control with others
- Create custom scenes for automation
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Plug and Play is a free universal smart home APP. It allows you to remote control and manage your favorite smart devices of different brands in a single App. It supports to monitor real-time device status, set different timing tasks, share control and set scene to trigger on/off.
HDMI
Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.
- External display functionality
- Connect gaming consoles
- High-quality HD streaming
- Supports cameras and PCs
- Portable screen solution
- USB-C video capture card compatible
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Plug and Play Smart at 3.8 against HDMI's 2.9. Plug and Play Smart also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). HDMI's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 16%) and ratings volume (75 vs 5). 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.
Plug and Play Smart holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDMI has 75 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Plug and Play Smart's written reviews are positive against 52% of HDMI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Plug and Play Smart ships an update monthly, HDMI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plug and Play Smart | HDMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | 2.9 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd. | Ion Danilov |
Customer experience
Plug and Play Smart
HDMI
In-app purchases
Plug and Play Smart
No in-app purchases
HDMI
No in-app purchases
