Comparison

HERU IQ vs SMARTA HEM

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

Head to head

About

HERU IQ

Control your HERU unit remotely with this app. It offers the same functionality as the handheld display, allowing you to manage your device from anywhere.

Highlights

Remote unit control
Handheld display features
Anywhere access

Features

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Take full control of your HERU unit, wherever you are. The HERU IQ app now has the same features as the handheld display.

About

SMARTA HEM

Features

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SMARTA HEM 1. Remote control: control home appliances anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one app 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices with family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect app to devices

Screenshots

HERU IQ4 screens

SMARTA HEM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HERU IQ at every 6 months against SMARTA HEM's every 20 months. SMARTA HEM's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

HERU IQ ships an update every 6 months, SMARTA HEM every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

HERU IQ versus SMARTA HEM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HERU IQ	SMARTA HEM
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	12.5% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 6 months — better	Every 20 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	139 MB	153 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	H. Östberg AB	Aurdel Sweden AB

In-app purchases

None

HERU IQ

No in-app purchases

None

SMARTA HEM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HERU IQ free?

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

Is SMARTA HEM free?

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

Do HERU IQ or SMARTA HEM have ads?

Neither HERU IQ nor SMARTA HEM shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HERU IQ or SMARTA HEM?

HERU IQ ships an update every 6 months, and SMARTA HEM every 20 months. Most recently, HERU IQ was updated on November 3, 2026 and SMARTA HEM on November 7, 2026.