Simply Conserve vs KnowColumbia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simply Conserve
Control your smart home devices remotely and automate their functions. Operate devices directly from your phone without needing a hub. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Remote device control
- Automated scheduling
- No hub required
- Voice control integration
- Control multiple devices
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It’s not just bright, it’s smart 1. Stay connected to your home devices from anywhere at any time using the Simply Conserve app 2. Schedule automatic functions in sync with your busy lifestyle 3. Operate devices directly from your phone with no hub required 4. Control multiple devices with one app 5. Use Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant for easy voice control
KnowColumbia
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See a pothole that needs filling? Have questions about that street closure? Tap right into your city and report the issue fast with KnowColumbia!
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Verdict
Simply Conserve and KnowColumbia are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Simply Conserve ships an update every 3 months, KnowColumbia every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Conserve | KnowColumbia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (707 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 707 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AM Conservation Group, Inc. | GOGov, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Simply Conserve
Reported bugs
3 issues- Alexa skill not working
- Bulbs losing connection
- App crashing or not opening
Requested features
3 requests- Add widgets for quick on/off controls
- Allow color customization in automation
- Provide better instructions and support
KnowColumbia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simply Conserve
No in-app purchases
KnowColumbia
No in-app purchases
