Comparison

TCP Smart vs SmartStuffPro

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

Head to head
About

TCP Smart

Effortlessly connect and control your smart home devices from anywhere. Share access with family members and manage multiple devices through a single application. Schedule timers for automated actions.

Highlights
  • Easy connecting and controlling
  • Remote device control
  • Family device sharing
  • Multi-device management
  • Timer scheduling
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TCP smart, fit, connect, play: 1. Easy connecting, easy controlling; 2. Remote control your smart home devices anywhere. 3. Devices sharing with your family; 4. One App controls multiple devices; 5. Timer scheduled, accurately performed

About

SmartStuffPro

Features
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The suite of Smart Stuff products includes LED fixtures and controls that can be added to standard fixtures to let you take control of your lighting.

Screenshots

TCP Smart4 screens
SmartStuffPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TCP Smart at every 3 months against SmartStuffPro's every 7 months. 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

TCP Smart ships an update every 3 months, SmartStuffPro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TCP Smart versus SmartStuffPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCP SmartSmartStuffPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB146 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTCPiTechnical Consumer Products, Inc.

Bugs and requests

TCP Smart

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App fails to connect to devices remotely
  • Unable to establish secure connection error
  • Devices show incorrect status on home screen
  • App crashes when changing colors
  • Devices randomly disconnect and flash
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  • Login attempts fail repeatedly
  • Chinese text appearing with English language selected
  • Incompatibility with iOS updates (iOS 15, iOS 17, iOS 26)
  • Widget functionality missing after updates
  • Firmware update failures for TRV devices
  • App loses device connection after power cuts
  • Schedule changes are ignored
  • App lags and takes excessive time to respond
  • Device state out of sync with actual state
  • App continuously logs users out
  • White text on white background in registration
  • App not available in certain regions after reinstall
  • Incompatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Devices turn on randomly without user action
  • Bluetooth connection works better than app control

Requested features

18 requests
  • Dark mode for app interface
  • iOS 18 widget support
  • iPad app version
  • Siri integration and HomeKit compatibility
  • Improved schedule and timer functionality with minute/hour options
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  • Ability to save custom color/brightness scenes
  • Device status display on home screen
  • Ability to change device order on home screen
  • Remote access outside home network
  • Multi-user device sharing without disconnection
  • Google Home integration
  • Scene creation and management improvements
  • Ability to control brightness/color when light is off
  • Seconds precision on timer controls
  • One-hour quick-on timer option
  • Physical remote control option
  • Better Alexa integration
  • Device labeling instead of long ID strings

SmartStuffPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TCP Smart

No in-app purchases

None

SmartStuffPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCP Smart free?
TCP Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartStuffPro free?
SmartStuffPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TCP Smart or SmartStuffPro have ads?
Neither TCP Smart nor SmartStuffPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCP Smart or SmartStuffPro?
TCP Smart ships an update every 3 months, and SmartStuffPro every 7 months. Most recently, TCP Smart was updated on October 11, 2026 and SmartStuffPro on September 30, 2026.

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