Comparison

Smart Elfin vs NowlyPicks

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Device power on/off
  • Adjust light brightness
  • Adjust color temperature
  • Control fan speed
  • Scheduled shutdown timers
  • Quick device setup
Features
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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

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NowlyPicks

Features
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See which familiar option fits this moment, using the time you have, your energy level, recent rotation, and previous feedback.

Screenshots

Smart Elfin4 screens
NowlyPicks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smart Elfin at 11.0 against NowlyPicks's 15.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Smart Elfin versus NowlyPicks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ElfinNowlyPicks
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (139 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews4.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings139 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuspeed Future Artificial Intelligence Technology Guangzhou Co., Ltd.CAKMAK EYUP

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

NowlyPicks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Smart Elfin

No in-app purchases

None

NowlyPicks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Elfin free?
Smart Elfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NowlyPicks free?
NowlyPicks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Elfin or NowlyPicks have ads?
Neither Smart Elfin nor NowlyPicks shows ads.

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