TECKIN vs Smart Home Controller App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TECKIN
This application allows you to remotely control various home appliances. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, share access with family and friends, and set different permission levels for users. Enjoy fast networking for a seamless experience.
- Remote appliance control
- Control multiple devices
- User administration
- Uniform appliance control
- Fast networking
- Share appliances with permissions
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1. Control the home appliances remotely. 2. Control multiple home appliances at the same time with one app. 3. Allow administering equipment users. 4. Allow controlling of the appliances uniformly. 5. Fast networking and enjoy the speed experience 6. One-click to sharing appliances with family/friends, you can also set up different permissions level for them.
Smart Home Controller App
Manage and control a wide range of smart home devices, including plugs, switches, bulbs, and cameras, from a single, intuitive interface. Simplify your daily routines by turning devices on or off with a tap, and easily expand your smart home setup.
- Control smart plugs, switches, and bulbs
- Manage Wi-Fi cameras
- Single-tap device on/off
- Seamless device setup
- Intuitive user interface
- Expandable smart home management
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The Smart Home Controller App helps you manage and control your smart devices, including connected plugs, switches, lights, bulbs, cameras, and more. Simple Smart Home Control Easily turn connected devices on or off with a single tap. Whether you're managing a single smart plug or multiple devices throughout your home, control is always within reach. Easy Setup Quickly connect supported devices and manage them directly from your phone. Designed to work with a wide range of compatible smart home products. Control Your Devices Manage lights, plugs, switches, and other supported devices from a single app. Create a streamlined smart home experience with reliable device control. Intuitive Design The app features a clean and user-friendly interface, making it easy to get started whether you're new to smart home technology or an experienced user. Why Choose Smart Home Controller App • Control compatible smart devices from one place • Easy setup and device management • Simple and reliable smart home controls • Supports a wide range of compatible products • Clean and intuitive user experience Premium Subscriptions Get unlimited access with a monthly or yearly plan. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at purchase and at each renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Account Settings. Privacy Policy and Terms Privacy Policy: https://chorus-labs.com/smart-home-privacy/ Terms of Service: https://chorus-labs.com/smart-home-terms/ Support Email: support@chorus-labs.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart Home Controller App at 4.6 against TECKIN's 1.7. Smart Home Controller App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 233). TECKIN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Smart Home Controller App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TECKIN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart Home Controller App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home Controller App has 3.3K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of TECKIN's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Home Controller App's.
TECKIN ships an update monthly, Smart Home Controller App weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TECKIN | Smart Home Controller App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (233 ratings) | 4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | 17.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 233 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #200 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AFAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Chorus Labs LLC (CA) |
Customer experience
TECKIN
Smart Home Controller App
User reviews
TECKIN
From 233 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Good camera quality
- 😊 Satisfied with product
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Privacy concerns
- ⏱️ Slow performance
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
Smart Home Controller App
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Smart home functionality
- 🔌 Compatibility with Tuya smart plugs
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🤯 Forced subscription upon sign-up
- 🔁 Constant reconnection issues
- 📱 Unreliable app performance
Bugs and requests
TECKIN
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login failures
- Unresponsive app
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- Unreliable camera recordings
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Multiple device support
- Improved motion detection
- Better video playback controls
- RTSP support
Smart Home Controller App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Disconnection issues after power outages
- Incompatibility with certain smart home systems
Requested features
3 requests- Free access to core features
- Improved device compatibility
- Streamlined setup process
In-app purchases
TECKIN
No in-app purchases
Smart Home Controller App
- Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Smart Home Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Smart Home Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Smart Home Premium$19.991 Year
- Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Smart Home Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Smart Home Premium$39.991 Year
- Smart Home Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Smart Home Premium$69.99
