Elgin Smart vs INOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elgin Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for seamless smart home management.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Customizable timers
- Device sharing with family
- Quick device connection
Read full descriptionHide full description
Elgin Smart 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
INOW
Manage and monitor your smart home devices remotely. Control multiple appliances, set custom schedules, and share access with family members for a connected living experience.
- Monitor appliance status
- Remote appliance control
- Control multiple devices
- Customizable 7-day schedules
- Easy device sharing
- Simple setup and use
Read full descriptionHide full description
The INOW app is a complete solution for your smart home. Use the INOW app to: -Konw the working status with your home appliances -Control your home appliances from anywhere remotely -Control multiple devices with one App -Set the 7 days, 24 hours program according to your habits -Easy to connect, easy to use -Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: INOW at 38% against Elgin Smart's 18%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Elgin Smart ships an update every 12 months, INOW every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elgin Smart | INOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Elgin | TAIZHOU HAOLESI INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD |
Customer experience
Elgin Smart
INOW
In-app purchases
Elgin Smart
No in-app purchases
INOW
No in-app purchases
