Comparison

METZ CONNECT WLAN vs SmartControl wlan App

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

Head to head

SmartControl wlan App

Free

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About

METZ CONNECT WLAN

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Starten Sie die App, sucht diese automatisiert und selbstständig nach aktiven Access-Points der METZ CONNECT W-DAT Line. Jeder Access-Point ist komfortabel auf individuelle Benutzereinstellungen konfigurierbar (z.B. Name, SSID, Zugangspasswort, Sendeleistung, Zeitschaltuhr, ...). Außerdem lassen sich die WLAN- und LAN-Schnittstellen jedes Access-Points ein- und ausschalten. Die Berechtigung zum Abrufen des Gerätestandorts wird nur zum Anzeigen des aktuell verbundenen Access-Point benötigt und verwendet. Es findet keine tatsächliche Standortabfrage statt.

About

SmartControl wlan App

This application provides convenient settings for PIKO SmartControl wlan devices. It allows for the input and management of local data, accessories, and routes. The app also facilitates firmware updates and upgrades for the devices.

Highlights

Device settings management
Local data management
Accessory management
Route management
Firmware updates
Version upgrades

Features

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Die PIKO SmartControl wlan App dient den komfortablen Einstellmöglichkeiten der PIKO SmartControl wlan Geräte. Weiter können über die App alle Lokdatensätze, Zubehörartikel und Fahrstraßen eingegeben und verwaltet werden. Durch die App sind die Firmware Updates der PIKO SmartControl wlan Geräte sowie auch die Erweiterung der StartSet-Version auf die Vollversion bequem aufzuspielen.

Screenshots

METZ CONNECT WLAN4 screens

SmartControl wlan App4 screens

Verdict

The call

METZ CONNECT WLAN and SmartControl wlan App are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

METZ CONNECT WLAN ships an update every 3 months, SmartControl wlan App every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

METZ CONNECT WLAN versus SmartControl wlan App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	METZ CONNECT WLAN	SmartControl wlan App
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	33.3% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 3 months — better	Every 6 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	12.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	95 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	METZ CONNECT GmbH	PIKO Spielwaren GmbH

In-app purchases

None

METZ CONNECT WLAN

No in-app purchases

None

SmartControl wlan App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is METZ CONNECT WLAN free?

METZ CONNECT WLAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SmartControl wlan App free?

SmartControl wlan App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do METZ CONNECT WLAN or SmartControl wlan App have ads?

Neither METZ CONNECT WLAN nor SmartControl wlan App shows ads.

Which is updated more often, METZ CONNECT WLAN or SmartControl wlan App?

METZ CONNECT WLAN ships an update every 3 months, and SmartControl wlan App every 6 months. Most recently, METZ CONNECT WLAN was updated on November 3, 2026 and SmartControl wlan App on November 4, 2026.