Comparison

Smart Evaluation vs HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

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

Head to head
About

Smart Evaluation

This app allows users to update firmware for SmartDrives and PushTrackers. It offers training materials, demo unit management for dealers, and detailed evaluation tools for clinicians, including objective data collection and report generation.

Highlights
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
  • Training and educational videos
  • Demo unit management
  • User-focused evaluations
  • Objective data collection
  • PushTracker settings control
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Smart Evaluation app provides users with the capability to update the firmware on their SmartDrives and PushTrackers. As well as various training and educational material. The following outlines some of the features for different users. Providing Dealers/Reps: - Informative and standardized training and education on the operation of the SmartDrive MX2+ PushTracker - Ability to register SmartDrive demo units with the app. Registered demo units allow the Dealer / Rep to: > Keep track of where the demo unit is > Hand off demo units to Clinicians / ATPs who have requested one (and receive the demo unit back) > Manage firmware versions for each demo unit - Can also perform evaluations, the same way a Clinician / ATP can - PushTracker settings controls - SmartDrive + PushTracker over-the-air (OTA) firmware update capability - Training and educational videos about the SmartDrive MX2+ PushTracker - A selection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the SmartDrive MX2+ PushTracker with their answers Providing Clinicians: - Informative and standardized training and education on the operation of the SmartDrive MX2+ PushTracker - Evaluation walk-through with: > User-focused questionnaires > User training on use of the SmartDrive > Trial setup, walk-through, and objective data collection. Data automatically collected from the SmartDrive and the PushTracker include: * Number of pushes with / without the SmartDrive * Average speed with / without the SmartDrive * Distance traveled during the trial * Time taken for the trial with / without the SmartDrive > Evaluation report / summary generated and emailed to the Clinician / ATP - Record of the user's past Evaluations with the ability to browse or search by date - Ability to request a SmartDrive demo unit from a Dealer / Rep in the area - PushTracker settings controls - SmartDrive + PushTracker over-the-air (OTA) firmware update capability - Training and educational videos about the SmartDrive MX2+ PushTracker - A selection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the SmartDrive MX2+ PushTracker with their answers Providing end users: - Informative and standardized training and education on the operation of the SmartDrive MX2+ PushTracker - PushTracker settings controls - SmartDrive + PushTracker over-the-air (OTA) firmware update capability - Training and educational videos about the SmartDrive MX2+ PushTracker - A selection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the SmartDrive MX2+ PushTracker with their answers

About

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

Control your Hunter Wi-Fi ceiling fans remotely with this intuitive mobile application. Manage fan speed and lighting with a clean, modern interface. Integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control.

Highlights
  • Remote fan and light control
  • Seamless device pairing
  • Modern, easy-to-navigate interface
  • Google Assistant integration
  • Amazon Alexa integration
Features
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Good looks with the smarts to match. Hunter incorporates smart home technology into their ceiling fans to bring you the comfort you deserve with the convenience you desire. The easy to use Hunter SIMPLEconnect® app gives you the freedom to control your Hunter SIMPLEconnect® Wi-Fi fans from the palm of your hand. • Seamless device-pairing process connects the app to your fan • Clean, modern app design for easy navigation as well as fan and light control within the app • Optimized for the latest OS Download the SIMPLEconnect® app and start controlling your comfort from your smart phone or tablet. It’s that simple! Please note: This app does NOT support Bluetooth technology. Please contact customercare@Hunterfan.com for more information. For Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa functionality, pair your device in SIMPLEconnect® app first. Google Assistant process: To use your fan with Google Assistant, first, add your device(s) in the SIMPLEconnect® app, then activate Google Assistant. Amazon Alexa process: To use your fan with Alexa, first, add your device(s) in the SIMPLEconnect® app. Once your fan(s) are added to your SIMPLEconnect® account, activate the Amazon Alexa skill "Hunter – SIMPLEconnect® Smart Ceiling Fan" and enter your SIMPLEconnect® credentials to link your fan to Alexa control. View our product line of Smart fans here: https://www.hunterfan.com/pages/ceiling-fan-smart-home

Screenshots

Smart Evaluation4 screens
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) at 3.6 against Smart Evaluation's 2.9. HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 14). Smart Evaluation's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) has 4.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Smart Evaluation's written reviews are positive against 13% of HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Evaluation ships an update every 3 weeks, HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Evaluation versus HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart EvaluationHunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (14 ratings)3.6 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better12.6% of reviews
Number of ratings144.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax Mobility, LLCHunter Fan

Customer experience

Smart Evaluation

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

All ratings4,266 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive12.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative83.8%

Bugs and requests

Smart Evaluation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Fans randomly disconnect from the network
  • App fails to properly sync fan settings and states

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better integration with popular smart home platforms
  • Firmware update capability within the app

In-app purchases

None

Smart Evaluation

No in-app purchases

None

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Evaluation free?
Smart Evaluation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) free?
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Evaluation or HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)?
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) is rated higher. Smart Evaluation averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) averages 3.6 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Smart Evaluation or HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) have ads?
Neither Smart Evaluation nor HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Evaluation or HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)?
Smart Evaluation ships an update every 3 weeks, and HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart Evaluation was updated on October 14, 2026 and HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) on October 19, 2026.

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