U vs Neon Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
U
Control and manage your smart home devices from a single application. Easily share access with household members and monitor various UMAX U-Smart devices like cameras, sensors, and lighting.
- Remote device control
- Household member sharing
- Energy measurement sockets
- Security camera monitoring
- Sensor integration (motion, smoke, gas)
- Smart lighting control
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The U-Smart application manages and controls your smart home built with UMAX U-Smart devices. You can easily control and share your smart home devices with other members of your household. Among the UMAX U-Smart devices you can find smart sockets with energy measurement, LED RGB Bulbs, night lamps, security IP cameras, door sensors, motion sensors, smoke and gas sensors, and others. What are you waiting for? Your smart home is here!
Neon Smart
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Neurotech Designs Neon Smart App: Control Your Devices, Conserve Energy The Neurotech Designs Neon Smart App puts the power of home automation in your hands. Seamlessly control, monitor, and schedule your smart plugs with an intuitive and easy-to-use interface. Transform your everyday devices into smart devices and enjoy a more efficient, eco-friendly home. Key Features: Remote Control: Switch your appliances on or off from anywhere using your smartphone. Energy Usage Monitoring: Track real-time energy consumption and make smarter decisions to reduce your electricity costs. Custom Schedules: Automate your devices by setting timers or schedules to fit your lifestyle. Voice Control Compatibility: Pair the app with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for hands-free control. Smart Charging: Put your mobile on charge on smart plug and enable smart charging feature and it will turn off the plug as soon as your mobile is charged 100%. Feature coming soon. Easy Setup: Simple plug-and-play connection—control your smart plugs within minutes of setup. Why Neurotech Designs? We combine cutting-edge technology with user-centric design to make home automation accessible, energy-efficient, and reliable. With the Neurotech Designs Neon Smart App, you're not just controlling devices—you're making your home smarter, greener, and more convenient. Start managing your energy and devices the smart way with Neurotech Designs Neon Smart App today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Neon Smart at monthly against U's every 2 months. U's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.
U ships an update every 2 months, Neon Smart monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | U | Neon Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Umax Czech a.s. | NEUROTECH DESIGNS PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases
Neon Smart
No in-app purchases
