Shell GIDS vs SmartController
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shell GIDS
Access a virtual library of engineering design standards and industry best practices specifically for Shell petrol stations. This application serves as a comprehensive resource for professionals working with Shell's infrastructure.
- GIDS Virtual Library access
- Engineering design standards
- Industry best practices
- Shell petrol station focus
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This app provides access to GIDS Virtual Library. GIDS virtual library contains engineering design standards and industry best practices for Shell petrol stations.
SmartController
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Brigade’s new SmartController dongle and app allows users to remotely configure a Brigade MDR via the SmartController app. Features include – • Display live information including device, storage and network status • Playback footage stored on the MDR • View live images from the MDR • Create exclusive Wi-fi hotspots so that mobile devices can connect to individual MDRs • Export data, upgrade firmware, load configuration data and much more For more information on SmartController and Mobile Digital Recording, visit - https://brigade-electronics.com/mdr-hub/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartController at every 12 months against Shell GIDS's every 28 months. SmartController also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shell GIDS ships an update every 28 months, SmartController every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shell GIDS | SmartController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 12 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shell Information Technology International B.V. | Brigade Electronics Group PLC |
In-app purchases
Shell GIDS
No in-app purchases
SmartController
No in-app purchases
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