Cygnett Smart vs Simple by Monkey Vision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cygnett Smart
Effortlessly manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Control lights, appliances, and more with voice commands or through the intuitive app interface. Enjoy a seamless and personalized smart home experience.
- Unified device control
- Voice assistant integration
- Quick setup
- Wireless connectivity
- Personalized home automation
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Cygnett Smart Home creates a place where all your electronics and appliances work in unison. You can control your smart home with any smart speaker or with your Cygnett Smart app. Set up your connected home in just minutes. Simple, fast and highly compatible – enjoy a seamless smart home journey with Cygnett Home. Experience true wireless connectivity with Cygnett’s wide range of smart home devices. Personalise your home down to the finest detail, and control with any voice assistant including Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.
Simple by Monkey Vision
Access your security cameras remotely with this app. Enjoy cloud storage and AI features for enhanced monitoring. Manage your cameras from anywhere in the world.
- Remote camera access
- Cloud storage
- Advanced AI features
- Global accessibility
- Easy-to-use interface
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Connect to your Simple by Monkey Vision cameras through our easy to use app and get the benefit of cloud storage and advanced AI features (available by subscription) all in the palm of your hand from anywhere in the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cygnett Smart at none against Simple by Monkey Vision's 10. Cygnett Smart also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Simple by Monkey Vision's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 9%). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Simple by Monkey Vision sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cygnett Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cygnett Smart ships an update monthly, Simple by Monkey Vision every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cygnett Smart | Simple by Monkey Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.6% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CYGNETT PTY LTD | Mammoth Innovation |
Customer experience
Cygnett Smart
Simple by Monkey Vision
In-app purchases
Cygnett Smart
No in-app purchases
Simple by Monkey Vision
- Single Camera Plan Monthly$2.991 Month
- 2 Cameras Plan Monthly$5.991 Month
- Plus Monthly$6.491 Month
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- Unlimited Cameras Plan Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$10.991 Month
- Single Camera Plan Annually$29.991 Year
- 2 Cameras Plan Annually$59.991 Year
- Unlimited Cameras Annually$99.991 Year
- Pro(3 months)$23.99
- Pro(12 months)$94.99
Questions
Is Cygnett Smart free?
Is Simple by Monkey Vision free?
Do Cygnett Smart or Simple by Monkey Vision have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cygnett Smart or Simple by Monkey Vision?
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