Renson Connect vs SmartControl Next
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Renson Connect
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Renson Connect allows you to remote control, check the status & intensity, group & rename Renson Terrace Coverings components (roofs, lights, zip screens & heater elements) & Sunprotection (vertical zip screens) products. With the SolmateTM wizard in the Renson Connect app, it is also possible to make screens move fully automatically, thus maintaining the indoor temperature. The automatic control is fully adaptable to your own preferences, time schedule and division of rooms in the house.
SmartControl Next
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Take control of your installation wherever you are with SCN. Monitor your devices in real time, adjust key settings, receive alarms, review history and keep everything organized from one app. SmartControl Next is designed for both everyday users and technical profiles, with a flexible experience that adapts to simple daily control or more advanced device management. Key features: • Remote device control • Real-time monitoring • Alarms and notifications • History and statistics • Scheduling and holiday mode • Area and map-based organization • Shared access for multiple users • Maintenance logbook • Bluetooth setup and pairing • Firmware updates on compatible devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartControl Next at every 2 days against Renson Connect's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Renson Connect ships an update every 4 months, SmartControl Next every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Renson Connect | SmartControl Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RENSON® | EFICIENCIA Y FUTURO INGENIERIA SL. |
In-app purchases
Renson Connect
No in-app purchases
SmartControl Next
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Renson Connect free?
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Do Renson Connect or SmartControl Next have ads?
Which is updated more often, Renson Connect or SmartControl Next?
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