Comparison

SmartControl for iiko vs Helpy

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

Head to head
About

SmartControl for iiko

Gain real-time operational insights into your restaurant's performance. This tool allows owners, managers, and staff to monitor business status from anywhere. Stay informed about all aspects of your restaurant with this mobile application.

Highlights
  • Real-time operational information
  • Restaurant performance monitoring
  • Remote access for owners and managers
  • Staff oversight
  • Comprehensive business status updates
Features
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Оперативная информация о работе вашего ресторана. Этот замечательный инструмент позиционирован на достаточно большой круг сотрудников - это может быть владелец своего бизнеса, который хочет в режиме реального времени контролировать ситуацию или управляющий ресторана, добросовестно исполняющий свои обязанности. Это может быть даже менеджер на своем рабочем месте. Пользуясь нашим мобильным приложением SmartControl вы перемещаетесь в пространстве, и при этом всегда знаете о своем ресторане ВСЕ! Для полноценной работы необходима настройка серверной части: плагин (файл SmartControl.dll) необходимо поместить в папку плагинов iikoFront "...\iikoRMS\Front.Net\Plugins\SmartControl\" и запустить Главную кассу. SmartControl поддерживает стандартное лицензирование iiko, лицензии формируются на партнерском портале или у дилеров iiko. Вопросы и пожелания направляйте по адресам info@smartresto.pro, api@iiko.ru. Сайт проекта https://smartresto.ru/control

About

Helpy

Streamline service desk operations with individual chat threads for each inquiry. This app helps coordinate staff and monitor service quality through ratings. Employees can easily join using invitation links or QR codes.

Highlights
  • Organized service desk workflow
  • Individual chat for each inquiry
  • Staff coordination
  • Service quality ratings
  • Invitation link/QR code access
Features
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Helpy is used to organize the service desk workflow, each enquiry gets its own separate chat. The application facilitates the coordination of a service desk staff and control of the quality of service ratings. Employees can connect to the application via an invitation link or a QR code.

Screenshots

SmartControl for iiko4 screens
Helpy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Helpy at 17% against SmartControl for iiko's 0%. SmartControl for iiko's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.7). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartControl for iiko ships an update monthly, Helpy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartControl for iiko versus Helpy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartControl for iikoHelpy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews16.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.7
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiikoSimply Good Software

Customer experience

SmartControl for iiko

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Helpy

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

SmartControl for iiko

No in-app purchases

None

Helpy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartControl for iiko free?
SmartControl for iiko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Helpy free?
Helpy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartControl for iiko or Helpy have ads?
Neither SmartControl for iiko nor Helpy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartControl for iiko or Helpy?
SmartControl for iiko ships an update monthly, and Helpy every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartControl for iiko was updated on September 16, 2026 and Helpy on September 6, 2026.

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