Comparison

SmartPLC vs Start

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

Head to head
About

SmartPLC

Features
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SmartPLC è un'applicazione nata per il controllo remoto di un impianto PLC. Il suo funzionamento permette la visualizzazione degli stati e, allo stesso tempo, di inviare comandi a distanza.

About

Start

This utility app allows users to activate laundry machines using a rechargeable virtual credit system. It simplifies the process of paying for and starting laundry cycles in laundromats.

Highlights
  • Activate laundry machines
  • Virtual credit system
  • Rechargeable credits
  • Simplified payment
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Questa applicazione permette l'attivazione delle macchine nelle lavanderie utilizzando un credito virtuale ricaricabile.

Screenshots

SmartPLC4 screens
Start1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SmartPLC at none against Start's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SmartPLC versus Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartPLCStart
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIngallina RobertoMarsi srl

In-app purchases

None

SmartPLC

No in-app purchases

None

Start

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartPLC free?
SmartPLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Start free?
Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartPLC or Start have ads?
Start shows ads; SmartPLC does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartPLC or Start?
SmartPLC ships an update every 13 months, and Start every 13 months. Most recently, SmartPLC was updated on September 13, 2026 and Start on September 11, 2026.

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