Newlec Timer vs Smartyplants
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Newlec Timer
Control your immersion heater or lighting remotely via your phone or tablet. Save money by adjusting schedules from anywhere, with modes like Auto, Permanent Off, Permanent On, and Holiday. Features include advance and boost functions.
- Remote programming
- Schedule adjustments
- Energy saving
- Auto, Permanent Off, Permanent On, Holiday modes
- Advance and boost functions
- Phone and tablet control
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Newlec Timer can be used to provide convenient, easy programming of your immersion heater or lighting from your phone or tablet. Changes to programmes can be made from any location, which will enable the user to save money by cancelling unwanted programmes during periods of unexpected absence. There are 4 operating modes, Auto, Permanent off, permanent on, and holiday. There are also advance and boost functions. For use with the Newlec FSTWiFi and FSTWiFiTGV WiFi controlled fused connection units.
Smartyplants
Effortlessly care for your indoor plants with real-time health monitoring, intelligent watering reminders, and personalized tips. Identify plants, track their growth, and ensure they thrive, whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener.
- Live plant health tracking
- Smart watering reminders
- Personalized care tips
- Plant identification and library
- Growth tracking and insights
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Keep every plant in your home thriving with real-time health tracking, smart watering reminders, and tailored tips – all powered by our advanced plant sensor. Whether you’re a beginner or a green-thumb pro, SmartyPlants makes plant care effortless. Key Features: • Live Plant Health Tracking – Monitor moisture, light, and temperature in real time. • Smart Watering Reminders – Get alerts based on your plant’s actual needs, not a fixed schedule. • Personalised Care Tips – Advice tailored to each species for healthier, faster growth. • Plant Library – Identify and log your plants with rich care profiles. • Growth Tracking – See your plant’s progress over time with beautiful insights. Whether it’s your first houseplant or a whole indoor jungle, SmartyPlants ensures you’ll never guess when to water, move, or feed your plants again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Newlec Timer at 5.0 against Smartyplants's 4.0. Newlec Timer also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Smartyplants's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 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.
Newlec Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Newlec Timer ships an update every 4 months, Smartyplants every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Newlec Timer | Smartyplants |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TIMEGUARD LTD | SmartyPlants Ltd |
Customer experience
Newlec Timer
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In-app purchases
Newlec Timer
No in-app purchases
Smartyplants
No in-app purchases
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