# Control NOVA II vs WAUDOG Smart ID

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WAUDOG Smart ID at 71% against Control NOVA II's 0%. WAUDOG Smart ID also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Control NOVA II's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WAUDOG Smart ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Control NOVA II asks for nothing beyond the download.

WAUDOG Smart ID holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Control NOVA II's written reviews are positive against 71% of WAUDOG Smart ID's.

Control NOVA II ships an update every 2 months, WAUDOG Smart ID every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control NOVA II | WAUDOG Smart ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-nova-ii/id1452046941/reviews) | **[3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waudog-smart-id/id1600239542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TIRAS-12, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140226201) | [Collar LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600239544) |

## What reviewers say

### Control NOVA II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-nova-ii/id1452046941)

This app provides comprehensive remote access to your security system. Arm or disarm your system, monitor zone status, control automated devices like heating and lighting, and receive instant PUSH notifications for events. It also allows viewing live camera streams and managing system users.

**Highlights:** Remote arming/disarming, Zone status monitoring, Control of automatics (heating, lighting), Event log viewing, User management, PUSH notifications, Security camera stream viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WAUDOG Smart ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waudog-smart-id/id1600239542)

This app helps reunite lost pets with their owners by linking a QR pet tag to a comprehensive pet profile. It also serves as a digital organizer for pet documents, vaccination dates, grooming schedules, and medication reminders.

**Highlights:** Lost pet reunification via QR code scanning, Digital storage for pet documents, Vaccination and medication reminders, Grooming and care scheduling, Owner and pet profiles, Location data for scanned tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Family | $109.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control NOVA II free?

Control NOVA II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WAUDOG Smart ID free?

WAUDOG Smart ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Control NOVA II or WAUDOG Smart ID?

WAUDOG Smart ID is rated higher. Control NOVA II averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while WAUDOG Smart ID averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Control NOVA II or WAUDOG Smart ID have ads?

Neither Control NOVA II nor WAUDOG Smart ID shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Control NOVA II or WAUDOG Smart ID?

Control NOVA II ships an update every 2 months, and WAUDOG Smart ID every 3 weeks. Most recently, Control NOVA II was updated on November 2, 2026 and WAUDOG Smart ID on November 3, 2026.

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