Comparison

SmartLux vs Secure VPN ++.

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

Head to head
About

SmartLux

Control motorized window coverings from your smartphone. Manage blinds, draperies, and more across multiple rooms and scenes. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Control motorized window coverings
  • Manage up to 30 devices
  • Organize by rooms and scenes
  • Set custom timers
  • Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant
  • Integrate with third-party home automation systems
Features
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'SmartLux' app allows you to control your motorized window coverings more freely on smartphone. Please configure your 'SmartLux' APP account, Bridge and motorized window coverings on 'SmartLux' APP before use. With 'SmartLux' App, you can:- Control up to 30 motorized window coverings- Control up to 20 rooms- Control up to 20 scenes- Control up to 20 timersAfter linking up your 'SmartLux' APP account with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, you can directly open, close or percentage control by voice commands on all the motorized window coverings such as roller blinds, draperies, venetians, etc. You can activate independent shades or the scenes created in the 'SmartMi' App which has been synchronized with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant flexibly and conveniently to reach sunlight control and room management.'SmartLux Bridge' is a WiFi to RF bi-directional controller with integrated RS485 interface. It builds a connection via user's WiFi router at home and enables user to control motorized window coverings and sun shading products with designated smartphone applications and interaction with ecosystem such as Alexa Echo, Google Assistant via cloud API. The RS485 interface offers additional integration option into a third-party home automation systems.

About

Secure VPN ++.

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Enjoy reliable VPN performance with an app designed to make every connection fast and effortless. Access servers across a wide range of countries, connect with a single tap, and switch between locations whenever you need through a clean and intuitive interface. Features: - Worldwide VPN server network - Fast one-tap connection - Stable connection performance - Wide selection of server locations - Easy server switching - Modern and user-friendly interface Built for smooth, reliable, and convenient VPN access wherever your day takes you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://autumn-crocus-2e8.notion.site/Orbyte-Privacy-3890f669984580768de1faabe6dc024a?source=copy_link

Screenshots

SmartLux4 screens
Secure VPN ++.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Secure VPN ++. at every 9 days against SmartLux's every 8 months. SmartLux's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartLux ships an update every 8 months, Secure VPN ++. every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartLux versus Secure VPN ++.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartLuxSecure VPN ++.
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNanjing Huaicui Intelligent Technology Co., LtdAUSROS VALDA, MB

In-app purchases

None

SmartLux

No in-app purchases

None

Secure VPN ++.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartLux free?
SmartLux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secure VPN ++. free?
Secure VPN ++. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartLux or Secure VPN ++. have ads?
Neither SmartLux nor Secure VPN ++. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartLux or Secure VPN ++.?
SmartLux ships an update every 8 months, and Secure VPN ++. every 9 days. Most recently, SmartLux was updated on November 3, 2026 and Secure VPN ++. on November 5, 2026.

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