Comparison

SMARTresponse V1 vs The Almanac

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SMARTresponse V1

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*Note: this app is only for use with SMARTresponse systems running old firmware* The SMARTresponse app is designed for use in conjunction with Direct Healthcare Group’s SMARTresponse pressure care mattress system. SMARTresponse is a unique, innovative smart technology enabled solutions in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. SMARTresponse utilises patient movement monitoring technology to communicate the necessity to step up patient care, offering both automatic and remote control through the SMARTresponse app. With a focus on clinical choice, SMARTresponse empowers healthcare providers to achieve earlier intervention in pressure ulcer prevention. The SMARTresponse app is used to link to one or several SMARTresponse control units, enabling the user to control or receive notifications from the SMARTresponse system, including remote activation of the mattresses’ alternating therapy, Auto Start alerts, Bed Exit alerts, and control unit fault alerts. The SMARTresponse app is required to fully utilise the features of the SMARTresponse system.

About

The Almanac

Engaging logic puzzles designed to challenge your mind, boost focus, and improve memory. Offers a distraction-free experience with quick, fun sessions to turn downtime into productive brain time.

Highlights
  • Logic puzzle collection
  • Boost focus and memory
  • Minimalist design
  • Quick, fun sessions
  • Sharpen thinking skills
Features
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Almanac brings your brain an exciting workout! Tired of losing hours to endless scrolling? It’s time to switch things up. Our app offers a collection of engaging logic puzzles designed to challenge your mind, boost focus, and improve memory, all while keeping you entertained. Sharpen Your Thinking – Solve a variety of puzzles that challenge logic, strategy, and creativity. Boost Focus & Memory – Strengthen neural connections and train your brain to stay sharp and agile. Minimalist, Distraction-Free Design – No clutter, no noise, just you and the puzzles. Quick, Fun Sessions – Whether you have 5 minutes or 50, those puzzles gives your brain a productive break. Stop wasting time on mindless scrolling, start improving yourself instead. Download now and turn downtime into brain time! This application uses the standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SMARTresponse V14 screens
The Almanac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMARTresponse V1 at none against The Almanac's 10. SMARTresponse V1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). The Almanac's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Almanac sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SMARTresponse V1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMARTresponse V1 ships an update every 5 months, The Almanac weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SMARTresponse V1 versus The Almanac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMARTresponse V1The Almanac
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (7.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—37.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB568 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDIRECT HEALTHCARE GROUP LIMITEDVoodoo

Bugs and requests

SMARTresponse V1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Almanac

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unsolvable puzzles
  • Layered games on top of each other
  • Streak reset after updates

Requested features

2 requests
  • Tablet optimization
  • Ability to access all past puzzles

In-app purchases

None

SMARTresponse V1

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

The Almanac

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Individual Plan$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Individual Plan$4.991 Month
  • Annual Individual Plan3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Annual Individual Plan$24.991 Year
  • Annual Family Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Individual Plan$39.991 Year
  • Annual Family Plan$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Levels Pack$1.99
  • Zen Mode$9.99
  • Zen Mode$12.99

Questions

Is SMARTresponse V1 free?
SMARTresponse V1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Almanac free?
The Almanac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMARTresponse V1 or The Almanac have ads?
The Almanac shows ads; SMARTresponse V1 does not.
Which is updated more often, SMARTresponse V1 or The Almanac?
SMARTresponse V1 ships an update every 5 months, and The Almanac weekly. Most recently, SMARTresponse V1 was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Almanac on November 11, 2026.

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