# PVEC vs Point SmartHome

The clearest difference is rating: PVEC at 5.0 against Point SmartHome's 2.5. PVEC also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Point SmartHome's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PVEC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Point SmartHome has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PVEC ships an update every 6 months, Point SmartHome every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PVEC | Point SmartHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvec/id1453908891/reviews)** | [2.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-smarthome/id6463918523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 175 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Powell Valley Electric Cooperative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453908890) | [Plume Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086207507) |

## What reviewers say

### PVEC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvec/id1453908891)

Manage your account details, view bills and balances, and make payments securely on the go. Schedule alerts, receive notifications, and access nearly all customer portal features instantly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Secure account access, View bills and balances, Make payments, Schedule alerts and reminders, Receive push notifications, Manage account details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Point SmartHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-smarthome/id6463918523)

Manage your home WiFi network effortlessly with an intuitive interface. Monitor connected devices, troubleshoot issues, and implement parental controls for a better WiFi experience.

**Highlights:** WiFi network setup, Device monitoring, Network troubleshooting, Parental controls, Access limiting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PVEC free?

PVEC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Point SmartHome free?

Point SmartHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PVEC or Point SmartHome?

PVEC is rated higher. PVEC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Point SmartHome averages 2.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do PVEC or Point SmartHome have ads?

Neither PVEC nor Point SmartHome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PVEC or Point SmartHome?

PVEC ships an update every 6 months, and Point SmartHome every 8 months. Most recently, PVEC was updated on September 9, 2026 and Point SmartHome on July 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*