Smart Elfin vs Alora Memories
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Elfin
Control smart home devices like lights and fans via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Manage power, brightness, color temperature, and fan speed. Schedule automatic turn-off times for convenience.
- Device power on/off
- Adjust light brightness
- Adjust color temperature
- Control fan speed
- Scheduled shutdown timers
- Quick device setup
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# Bluetooth 2.4G Devices For successful pairing, click the Pairing button within 5 seconds after powering on the device. Key Features: 1. Device Control: Turn on/off, adjust light brightness/color temperature & fan speed levels 2. Scheduled Shutdown: Set custom timers for automatic turn-off 3. Quick Setup: Add devices instantly in Settings or via "Add Device > Manual Setup" # WiFi+Bluetooth Dual-Mode Devices For successful pairing, go to "Add Device > Discover Devices" within 1 minute after power-on. Key Features: 1. Device Control: Turn on/off, adjust light brightness/color temperature & fan speed levels 2. Scheduled Shutdown: Set custom timers for automatic turn-off
Alora Memories
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Alora was created to help you preserve those memories before they fade away. The app offers thoughtfully crafted questions designed to spark memories and guide you to tell your stories naturally. Just press record, answer the question, and save your memory in seconds. Over time, those small stories become treasures you can revisit and share with the people you love most. Questions that spark memories Alora guides you with questions designed to help you recall meaningful moments in your life. Record stories in seconds Just press record and tell your memory. No preparation needed. Organize your memories by life moments Childhood, family, travel, friends, love, work, and more. Mode for kids Questions designed so children can share their stories in a fun and simple way. Private by design Your memories are stored directly on your phone. They are not uploaded to external servers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Smart Elfin at 2 against Alora Memories's —. Smart Elfin also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.5). On price 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.
| Parameter | Smart Elfin | Alora Memories |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (160 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 160 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quspeed Future Artificial Intelligence Technology Guangzhou Co., Ltd. | ELEMENTO 22 SA DE CV |
Bugs and requests
Smart Elfin
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes on startup
- Bluetooth not detected or enabled
- App says update needed but none available
- Language changes to Chinese/Japanese unexpectedly
- Cannot register or log in
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- App loses connection to devices
- Buttons/controls unresponsive
- Device control functions backwards
- Fan on/off non-functional
- Lights blinking/changing colors on their own
- App doesn't sync with devices
- Privacy policy screen blank or buttons not working
- App requests excessive permissions
- Brightness reverts to full in pulsating mode
- Cannot control two lights independently
- Remount control mixes with TV functions
Requested features
6 requests- Adjust brightness in pulsating mode
- Lighter/darker color options
- Improve app for US market
- Provide clear instructions/tutorials
- Fix language issues (English support)
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- Allow control of multiple lights independently
Alora Memories
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smart Elfin
No in-app purchases
Alora Memories
No in-app purchases
