# Status Smart vs UK ETA

The clearest difference is rating: Status Smart at 5.0 against UK ETA's 3.2. Status Smart also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). UK ETA's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Status Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UK ETA has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Status Smart's written reviews are positive against 45% of UK ETA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Status Smart ships an update every 6 months, UK ETA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Status Smart | UK ETA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-smart/id1473472739/reviews)** | [3.2 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-eta/id6444912481/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **45.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#48** |
| Size | 208 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Status International (UK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473472738) | [Home Office](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478906988) |

## What reviewers say

### Status Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-smart/id1473472739)

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members. Quick and simple connection to your smart devices.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Simultaneous device management, Automated timers, Family device sharing, Easy device connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Good for basic control
- 🏠 Works well with Alexa
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🚀 Straightforward setup (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Difficult pairing process
- 🐛 App frequently crashes/freezes
- ❌ Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Privacy concerns (data collection)
- ❌ Poor usability in app

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps not working or huge delay
- Cannot get it to pair
- App freezes when trying to use it
- App doesn't log in anymore
- Network error

**Requested features**

- Allow minute adjustment for cost periods
- Implement swiping for graph/date navigation
- Add calendar view for specific date selection
- Add confirmation for switching off plugs
- Allow floating point numbers for usage/cost reminders


### UK ETA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-eta/id6444912481)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. The process involves scanning your passport and face, answering questions, and paying a fee. Decisions are typically received by email within a day.

**Highlights:** Apply for UK ETA, Scan passport chip, Facial scan for identity, Digital payment, Email decision notification, Secure application process

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and straightforward
- 💳 Supports Apple Pay
- ⚡️ Quick approval process
- 📸 Convenient photo/passport scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Inconsistent passport chip scanning
- 🔄 App crashes or freezes during payment
- 💰 Charges in USD for UK ETA
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for US passports

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working on certain devices
- Inability to retake passport photo
- Payment process issues causing app to freeze

**Requested features**

- Account to track application status
- Digital copy of ETA within the app
- Support for multiple family members in one application


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Status Smart free?

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

### Is UK ETA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Status Smart or UK ETA?

Status Smart is rated higher. Status Smart averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while UK ETA averages 3.2 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Status Smart or UK ETA have ads?

Neither Status Smart nor UK ETA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Status Smart or UK ETA?

Status Smart ships an update every 6 months, and UK ETA every 2 months. Most recently, Status Smart was updated on October 19, 2026 and UK ETA on October 24, 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.*