SmartLux vs Secure VPN ++.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | SmartLux | Secure VPN ++. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nanjing Huaicui Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd | AUSROS VALDA, MB |
In-app purchases
SmartLux
No in-app purchases
Secure VPN ++.
No in-app purchases









