Boom Group vs Internet & SmartHome+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boom Group
Access exclusive discounts and member-only pricing on a wide range of services and products. Browse deals by category or location, and use your digital membership card directly within the app for instant savings.
- Exclusive member pricing
- Browse offers by category/location
- Digital membership card
- Save favorite retailers
- New deals added daily/weekly
- No points or coupons needed
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Experience exclusive savings and members-only pricing with BOOM Rewards! BOOM Members enjoy instant access to exclusive pricing and discounts with the BOOM Rewards App. Unlock incredible savings on dining, auto services, insurance, travel, tech, home improvement, adventures, and much more – from just a few dollars to hundreds on every purchase! Your BOOM Membership Card is built right into the app – simply rotate your phone to display it! Note: BOOM Rewards are available to Member Companies and their employees or members who participate in the BOOM Member Rewards Program. Key Features: • Effortlessly browse offers by category, retailer, or location. • No Points or coupons required. Simply shop and save! • Discover detailed retailer information and offer specifics. • Access your digital BOOM Member Card directly in the app – no physical card needed. • Save your favorite retailers and deals for easy access. • New deals and preferred rates added daily and weekly. Access to exclusive deals is reserved for registered, current BOOM Members only.
Internet & SmartHome+
Manage your smart home devices remotely with AI-powered video monitoring, automation, and energy-saving features. Control routines, track energy usage, and earn rewards all from one intuitive platform.
- AI-assisted video monitoring
- Remote device control
- Customizable automation routines
- Energy usage monitoring
- 60-day cloud storage
- TELUS Rewards integration
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TELUS is re-imagining your smart home management with SmartHome+. Control your home, your way. This intuitive app combines AI-assisted video monitoring, smart home automation, and energy savings with comprehensive Wi-Fi management, network monitoring, and online family protection. Stay connected with the Video subscription: AI-powered cameras detect people, pets and packages with 60-day event-triggered cloud storage. Manage everything with the Automation subscription: Simplify your home life by remotely controlling your smart home devices in one app, automating daily tasks with custom routines. Conserve and save with the SmartEnergy subscription: Connect energy-saving smart devices on one easy-to-use platform to monitor your home’s energy usage and estimated costs, automate routines, and earn TELUS Rewards. Take charge of your Internet: view connected devices, optimize your Wi-Fi, set parental controls and content filters, and keep your home network secure with built-in threat protection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Internet & SmartHome+ at none against Boom Group's shown. Internet & SmartHome+ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Boom Group's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 7%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Boom Group ships an update every 2 months, Internet & SmartHome+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boom Group | Internet & SmartHome+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 7.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boom Group Inc. | TELUS Communications Inc. |
Customer experience
Boom Group
Internet & SmartHome+
In-app purchases
Boom Group
No in-app purchases
Internet & SmartHome+
No in-app purchases
