IPS Controllers vs SmartZman
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
IPS Controllers
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This app will allow you to remotely monitor your IPS Controller. An account on IPS controllers is required to use this app.
SmartZman
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SmartZman lets you schedule and automate supported smart home devices based on Zmanim, calendar dates, and custom times. Create schedules for your connected devices and have SmartZman automatically execute them at the right time for the selected location. Key Features: ā¢ Schedule devices based on Zmanim ā¢ Create weekly, monthly, yearly, and one-time schedules ā¢ Use Hebrew or Gregorian calendar dates ā¢ Create schedules for Shabbos, Yom Tov, weekdays, and custom dates ā¢ Connect supported smart home devices and services ā¢ View and manage your schedules in one place ā¢ Edit, disable, or archive schedules at any time Once your devices are connected and your schedules are set, SmartZman handles the execution automatically. SmartZman requires an active SmartZman Pro subscription. ā¢ $12.99/month ā¢ 14-day free trial for eligible new subscribers Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPS Controllers at none against SmartZman's 1. SmartZman's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SmartZman sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. IPS Controllers asks for nothing beyond the download.
IPS Controllers ships an update every 2 months, SmartZman every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPS Controllers | SmartZman |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Red7 Systems Inc | SmartZman |
In-app purchases
IPS Controllers
No in-app purchases
SmartZman
- SmartZman Pro14 Days trial$12.991 Month
Questions
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