# SmartAI vs NATE DRIVE

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartAI at every 20 months against NATE DRIVE's every 40 months. NATE DRIVE's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SmartAI ships an update every 20 months, NATE DRIVE every 40 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartAI | NATE DRIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartai/id1487052444/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **71** | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 20 months** | Every 40 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 181 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongguan Dipusi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487052443) | [乔乔 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480144997) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartAI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartai/id1487052444)

This app connects and controls various smart home devices, including robot vacuums, cameras, and pet feeders. It allows for remote management, scheduling, and real-time monitoring of your connected IoT products from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Control multiple SmartAI IoT devices, Remote control from anywhere, Schedule robot vacuum cleaning, Real-time mapping and obstacle tracking, Monitor pets via smart camera and feeder, Personalized app control

**In-app purchases:** none


### NATE DRIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nate-drive/id1609859592)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartAI free?

SmartAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NATE DRIVE free?

NATE DRIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SmartAI or NATE DRIVE have ads?

Neither SmartAI nor NATE DRIVE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartAI or NATE DRIVE?

SmartAI ships an update every 20 months, and NATE DRIVE every 40 months. Most recently, SmartAI was updated on November 7, 2026 and NATE DRIVE on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
