Comparison

Kogan Smarter Home vs Engine Builder Pro

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

Head to head
About

Kogan Smarter Home

Control and automate compatible smart home devices remotely. Set up custom actions based on time, temperature, or location, and receive real-time notifications on your smartphone. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Voice control (Google Home, Amazon Echo)
  • Automated actions
  • Real-time notifications
  • Multi-device management
  • Customizable actions
Features
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When your home works for you, your life gets easier. Connect via Google Home or Amazon Echo, set up automated actions which are triggered by temperature or time, and get real-time notifications straight to your smartphone. Kogan Smarter Home takes the hassle out of everyday so you can get more done. * Remotely control your compatible Kogan Smart devices * Voice control via Amazon Echo & Google Home * Receive real-time alerts and notifications * Add and control multiple devices * Automate your devices to stop/start based on location, temperature, time & more * Clear interface that’s simple to use and easy to understand * Save actions and preferences to customise your experience

About

Engine Builder Pro

Features
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Engine Builder Pro brings engine build records and practical workshop calculators together in one place. Create detailed customer build sheets, store measurements and component specifications, attach build photos, generate PDF reports and keep portable backups. Calculators can use values from the current job, reducing repeated entry and helping keep calculations connected to the build being assembled. Workshop tools include: • Static and dynamic compression calculations • Target compression and engine stack-up solving • Piston-to-valve clearance visualisation • Cam degree and valve-train setup tools • Carburettor sizing with camshaft inputs • Ring-gap, rod-ratio, head-porting and measurement calculators • Job-linked build checks and missing-input guidance • PDF build sheets, photos and portable backups Cam-card details are entered manually, keeping the recorded figures under the builder's direct control. Engine Builder Pro is intended as a recordkeeping and calculation aid for knowledgeable engine builders. Users remain responsible for checking measurements, inputs, component instructions and final assembly decisions.

Screenshots

Kogan Smarter Home4 screens
Engine Builder Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Engine Builder Pro at every 2 days against Kogan Smarter Home's every 2 months. Kogan Smarter Home's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kogan Smarter Home ships an update every 2 months, Engine Builder Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kogan Smarter Home versus Engine Builder Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKogan Smarter HomeEngine Builder Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKOGAN.COM PTY LTDGemma Beames

Bugs and requests

Kogan Smarter Home

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Scene editing screen shows blank with loading animation
  • Cannot edit or delete schedules after creation
  • Blank white screen when editing scenes
  • Settings reset constantly after each use
  • App notifications not working across multiple devices
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  • iOS 18 compatibility issues
  • Mac OS crash on app launch
  • Unlock battery function not working after update
  • Device pairing fails repeatedly
  • App crashes when changing device icons
  • Recipe functions not executing
  • Cellular connection fails with 'encrypted channel' error
  • Device icons not updating properly
  • Camera click opens wrong camera feed
  • SD card formatting through app fails
  • Playback video unavailable despite recordings
  • App unresponsive when vacuum is not running
  • Double-click requirement for device control
  • Device list shuffles during interaction
  • Support tickets not receiving responses
  • Login inconsistency across devices
  • App closes immediately on launch
  • Temperature wheel closes unexpectedly during input

Requested features

15 requests
  • Dark mode for night use
  • Picture-in-Picture video playback
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
  • Apple Watch app functionality
  • iCloud backup for media files
Show 10 more
  • Advanced motion detection zones
  • Ability to edit and delete schedules
  • Better map editing tools for robot vacuums
  • Widget support for quick controls
  • Temperature-based automation triggers
  • Cost per kilowatt tracking for smart plugs
  • Multi-device access for shared accounts
  • Improved Google Home integration documentation
  • Scene automation for all device types
  • Video timeline jump-to-time feature

Engine Builder Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kogan Smarter Home

No in-app purchases

None

Engine Builder Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kogan Smarter Home free?
Kogan Smarter Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Engine Builder Pro free?
Engine Builder Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kogan Smarter Home or Engine Builder Pro have ads?
Neither Kogan Smarter Home nor Engine Builder Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kogan Smarter Home or Engine Builder Pro?
Kogan Smarter Home ships an update every 2 months, and Engine Builder Pro every 2 days. Most recently, Kogan Smarter Home was updated on October 29, 2026 and Engine Builder Pro on October 5, 2026.

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