Comparison

Virtual Observer vs SMART Testz

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

Head to head

About

Virtual Observer

Features

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Our unique solar or boat powered camera mounts onto a fishing vessels of all shapes and sizes and works with a simple smart-phone app.

About

SMART Testz

Features

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Test the basic functions of the phone and provide a grade.

Screenshots

Virtual Observer4 screens

SMART Testz4 screens

Verdict

The call

Virtual Observer and SMART Testz are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Virtual Observer ships an update every 2 weeks, SMART Testz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

Virtual Observer versus SMART Testz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Virtual Observer	SMART Testz
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.4	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	70 MB	14 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shellcatch Inc	FutureDial Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Observer

No in-app purchases

None

SMART Testz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Observer free?

Virtual Observer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SMART Testz free?

SMART Testz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Virtual Observer or SMART Testz have ads?

Neither Virtual Observer nor SMART Testz shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Virtual Observer or SMART Testz?

Virtual Observer ships an update every 2 weeks, and SMART Testz fortnightly. Most recently, Virtual Observer was updated on October 5, 2026 and SMART Testz on October 1, 2026.