Smart Device Controller vs Tablo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Device Controller
Transform your smartphone into a wireless remote for model trains. It offers compatibility with Soundbox, allowing for operation or use as a wireless power pack without the Soundbox. Control your model train setups with ease.
- Wireless model train operation
- Soundbox compatibility
- Use as wireless power pack
- Smartphone remote control
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Operate model trains by wireless control! Compatible with Soundbox! Your smartphone turns into a remote controller for a model train. You can use it as a remote controller for Soundbox. You do not have to use Soundbox and use this product as a wireless power pack. Let's download "Smart Device Controller application" to your smartphone or tablet on hand.
Tablo
Record and watch live TV from your antenna and streaming channels without a subscription. Access broadcast content and local news on any device in your home, including smartphones and tablets.
- Record live TV
- Watch streaming channels
- No subscription required
- Access on all home devices
- Includes local news and sports
- Works with TV antennas
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Tablo is a device that lets you watch and record live TV, with no subscription. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and streaming channels to every screen in your home, including your iPhone or iPad. Simply connect your TV antenna to Tablo, connect your Tablo to your home network, and you can enjoy live sports, local news, and favorite broadcast TV shows, and even ad-supported streaming channels on any iOS-enabled device via the Tablo app. Tablo also works with your smart TV and streaming media devices so you can catch up on your favorite shows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart Device Controller at 3.3 against Tablo's 1.9. Smart Device Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tablo's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Smart Device Controller holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tablo has 57 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Smart Device Controller's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tablo's.
Smart Device Controller ships an update every 3 months, Tablo every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Smart Device Controller | Tablo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (6 ratings) — better | 1.9 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews — better | 19.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SEKISUI KINZOKU CO., LTD | Nuvyyo Inc. |
Customer experience
Smart Device Controller
Tablo
Bugs and requests
Smart Device Controller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tablo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to watch recordings in progress
- Unreliable channel scanning and guide data
- Connectivity issues with certain network setups
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Remote access to recordings
- Improved channel guide and DVR management
- Seamless integration with smart home devices
In-app purchases
Smart Device Controller
No in-app purchases
Tablo
No in-app purchases
