Comparison

IRSAP NOW vs Smart

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

Head to head
About

IRSAP NOW

Transform your traditional heating into a smart system for efficient energy use and cost savings. Control individual radiators, manage schedules, and monitor your home's climate remotely. Integrates with voice assistants for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Smart thermostat and valve control
  • Customizable heating schedules
  • Home/Away and Holiday modes
  • Multizone temperature management
  • Open window detection
  • Voice assistant compatibility
  • Heating consumption insights
Features
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It heats more efficiently: it saves on consumption and costs. CHOOSE SMART HEATING Turn your traditional heating system into a smart heating system. THE IRSAP NOW SYSTEM Connection Unit & Repeater. Essential module, it is the hub of the IRSAP NOW System. In Repeater mode it extends the communication signal between all elements of the System. Smart Thermostat. It precisely controls the temperature, humidity level and air quality of the room in which it is installed. Smart Valve. Compatible with all radiator brands and major valve manufacturers, controls the temperature of each radiator. Starter. Optimize the use and activation of your heat generator (boiler or heat pump). CHOOSE EFFICIENT HEATING Smart Scheduling: Plan different scenarios according to the routine. Home / Away: it communicates to the system, if you want also via geolocation, that you are not at home, optimizing consumption. Holiday: suspends heating for the duration of your stay away from home, setting the system on the antifreeze temperature. Multizone: guarantees separate and independent management for each room, satisfying different needs. Open Windows Detection: detects when there is an open window, temporarily suspending heating, avoiding waste and unnecessary heat loss. Notifications: stay up to date on the status of the IRSAP NOW System through notifications in the App. Heating Insights: monitors the situation through statistics on consumption, air quality, humidity levels and measurements of open windows. CONTROL HEATING WITH VOICE ASSISTANTS The IRSAP NOW system is compatible with the main digital voice assistants on the market such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home and other IFTTT systems.

About

Smart

Features
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In accommodation facilities that use the innovative SmartAccess system, you can access your room and common services, comfortably and safely with your smartphone, without having to have a key or physical badge. When booking, you will receive an email containing instructions for downloading the app, and your virtual access badge attached. Once the app has been installed, press on the attachment (or alternatively, scan the QR code provided to you via your phone's camera) and access the facility completely automatically. Once in front of the door of your room, or to open any gates outside the structure or access to common services, press on the lock symbol in the app, and scan the QR code in front of the door to be opened. If the structure provides it, from the SmartAccess app you can also manage the automations of your room, such as lights, motorized curtains, or adjust the optimal temperature.

Screenshots

IRSAP NOW4 screens
Smart3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IRSAP NOW at every 3 months against Smart's every 6 months. Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

IRSAP NOW ships an update every 3 months, Smart every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IRSAP NOW versus Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRSAP NOWSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrsap SpaEkinex spa

In-app purchases

None

IRSAP NOW

No in-app purchases

None

Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IRSAP NOW free?
IRSAP NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart free?
Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IRSAP NOW or Smart have ads?
Neither IRSAP NOW nor Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IRSAP NOW or Smart?
IRSAP NOW ships an update every 3 months, and Smart every 6 months. Most recently, IRSAP NOW was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart on October 27, 2026.

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