Comparison

Smart Node Automation vs Niyam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Node Automation

Control your home's lights, fans, and appliances remotely. Schedule actions, dim lights, lock devices, and monitor power usage from your smartphone, anywhere in the world. Organize devices into custom groups for easy management.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights and fans
  • Dimming capabilities
  • Scheduling of actions
  • Appliance locking
  • Power usage monitoring
  • Device grouping
  • Wi-Fi/3G/4G/5G connectivity
Features
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Introducing SmartNode, an application that lets you turn off every Light/Fan in your home, dim each light, schedule the lights, Lock the appliances and monitor power usage for each outlet from your mobile phone. SmartNode is a smart Wi-Fi-enabled device that lets you control your lights and electronic devices from your smartphone, anywhere, anytime. The SmartNode App communicates via Wi-Fi or 3G/4G/5G to keep you connected while at home, at the office or anywhere in the world. You can create Groups like Home, Office, Bedroom, Main-hall and many others with SmartNode. Add most used switches into one group and you can control all on them on a single dashboard. We also have series of Touch enabled switches in different design. Our products help you to simplify and speed up certain activities of your life. It is a significant step in making a home, a true smart home. Go ahead, purchase our hardware and download the free mobile app and take the control of your whole house in your hands.

About

Niyam

Features
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Niyam helps parents guide their children toward healthy digital habits through comprehensive insights and intelligent guidance tools. Designed for busy parents, Niyam provides visibility into device usage patterns, whereabouts, and online activities—helping you stay connected and informed. KEY FEATURES Screen Time Insights Monitor daily device usage with flexible weekly schedules. View hour-by-hour activity graphs to understand usage patterns. Set healthy boundaries and guidelines, teaching time management and digital balance. App Usage Overview View detailed insights about app usage with flexible management options: open access for essential apps, time guidelines for apps you want to moderate, or limited access for inappropriate content. Track usage patterns and adjust settings as your child grows. Task & Reward System Turn chores into opportunities for growth. Create household tasks, homework reminders, or behavioral goals and motivate completion with rewards you define. Choose from built-in task templates or create custom ones. Review and approve completions or set automatic approval. Digital Wellness Challenges Encourage healthy breaks from screens. Create challenges where your child earns rewards by taking time away from devices. Great for study time, family activities, or outdoor play. Location Awareness Stay informed about your child's whereabouts with location updates shown on an interactive map. Review location history and see where they've been throughout the day. Place Notifications Set up alerts for important locations like home, school, or activity centers. Get notified when your child arrives or leaves these places, giving you peace of mind throughout the day. Usage Analytics Access detailed reports with hourly and weekly views. Identify patterns, peak activity times, and preferences. Stay informed about app choices and digital behaviors. Remote Access Management Manage device access from your phone—helpful during family time, homework hours, or bedtime. Set automatic timers or manage access manually as needed. Bedtime Guidelines Schedule quiet hours for better sleep. Set different schedules for school nights and weekends, promoting healthy rest without digital interruptions. Family Messaging Send quick messages for reminders, instructions, or check-ins. Keep communication flowing while guiding healthy habits. Multiple Children Manage profiles for all your children from one account. Switch between profiles easily, each with their own settings and activity overview. Co-Parenting Support Share monitoring access with other guardians using secure Parent Codes. Choose which children each guardian can view, perfect for divorced parents or involving grandparents. Privacy-First Approach All information is encrypted and secure. Each child profile uses a unique PIN for privacy and security. THOUGHTFUL DIGITAL PARENTING Niyam is about guidance, not just restrictions. Set clear expectations, recognize positive choices, and keep conversations open about healthy device use. Help your children develop self-regulation skills that will serve them throughout life. GETTING STARTED After creating child profiles in the app, you'll generate secure setup links to establish monitoring. The setup process is simple and takes just a few minutes. Join thousands of parents building healthier digital habits with their families. PRIVACY & TERMS We take your family's privacy seriously. All data is encrypted and secure. For complete details, visit our Privacy Policy at https://niyam.io/privacy-policy and Terms of Service at https://niyam.io/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Smart Node Automation4 screens
Niyam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Node Automation at none against Niyam's 2. Smart Node Automation also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Niyam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Smart Node Automation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Node Automation versus Niyam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Node AutomationNiyam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartnode Automation Pvt LtdGTS Infosoft LLP

In-app purchases

None

Smart Node Automation

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Niyam

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Node Automation free?
Smart Node Automation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Niyam free?
Niyam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Node Automation or Niyam have ads?
Neither Smart Node Automation nor Niyam shows ads.

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