myTouchSmart vs ZSmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myTouchSmart
Easily set up, program, and control smart devices in your home or office. Schedule device operation with custom programs, group multiple devices, and utilize sun tracking technology. Integrates with popular voice assistants.
- Simple 4-step setup
- Program and control devices
- Create device groups
- SunSmart technology
- 24-hour countdown options
- Google Home & Alexa integration
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The myTouchSmart Smart Switch app is simple to set up, program and control devices in your home or office. Set up your smart switch in 4 simple steps to get started – 1. Setup account 2. Link with router 3. Find device 4. Set program Add additional devices by pushing one button and never leave the app! Set up Groups to make it easier to program multiple devices at one time. SunSmart technology allows you to set the smart device to follow the sun with the push of a button. Full 24 hour countdown options. Works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa controls.
ZSmart
Control and manage your ZKTeco smart home devices from a single app. Monitor security cameras, locks, and alarms, and automate lighting and plugs with voice commands via compatible smart assistants.
- Remote lock and unlock management
- Real-time security camera viewing
- See and speak to visitors via video doorbell
- Smart alarm system control
- Adjustable smart bulb brightness and color
- Automated smart plug scheduling
- Voice control with Amazon Echo/Google Nest
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ZKTeco's smart home security system is an all-in-one IoT solution for the end users. Benefited from this smart and powerful system, we could enjoy a seamless experience with various smart home devices in one mobile App -- ZSmart. More importantly, when paired with a compatible Amazon Echo or Google Nest device, you can enjoy full hands-free control with voice commands. With ZSmart App, you can manage and control all the products in one App: - Smart Door Lock: Unlock and manage the lock from anywhere - Security Camera: View surveillance videos in real time - Video Doorbell: See & speak to visitors from anywhere - Alarm System: Protect the house with smart alarm system - Smart Bulb: Change the brightness or color as need - Smart Plug: Turn on or off automatically at a specific schedule - Smart Light Switch: Switch on or off anytime, anywhere If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. E-mail: sales@zkteco.com Website: www.zkteco.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZSmart at 4.5 against myTouchSmart's 2.6. myTouchSmart's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZSmart holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 183 and 117 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of myTouchSmart's written reviews are positive against 0% of ZSmart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
myTouchSmart ships an update every 2 months, ZSmart every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myTouchSmart | ZSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (183 ratings) | 4.5 (117 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 183 — better | 117 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jasco Products Company LLC | XiaMen Teco Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
myTouchSmart
ZSmart
Bugs and requests
myTouchSmart
Reported bugs
13 issues- App won't connect to WiFi during initial setup
- Device offline error that persists after resets
- App force closes on launch
- Dusk to dawn schedule runs 1 hour off after DST changes
- Device fails to update firmware
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- App refresh button requires multiple taps to show status
- Remote control shows loading then fails
- WiFi settings not displaying in iOS setup
- Device rapidly blinking but won't connect
- Manual setup connects to WiFi but fails final step
- App feedback and instructions links don't work
- Scheduled timers don't execute as programmed
- Device unresponsive after power outages
Requested features
9 requests- HomeKit compatibility
- Apple Watch app support
- IFTTT implementation for advanced automation
- Automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment
- Time zone correction option
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- WiFi 6 router support
- Mesh network compatibility
- Smart Life app integration
- Better firmware update process
ZSmart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myTouchSmart
No in-app purchases
ZSmart
No in-app purchases
