Comparison

Laser SmartHome vs CheckInOk

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

Head to head
About

Laser SmartHome

Control your smart home devices remotely and automate actions based on schedules, temperature, or location. Receive real-time notifications and manage multiple devices simultaneously for a smarter living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Voice control integration
  • Real-time notifications
  • Group device management
  • Automated actions
  • Customizable preferences
Features
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The Laser SmartHome app let's you add and control multiple devices quicker and easier from your smartphone. Paired with Google Home or Amazon Echo, you can set up automated actions which can be triggered on schedule, temperature or location. Get real-time notifications sent straight to your smartphone. No matter where you are, you can monitor and control your Laser SmartHome devices. - Remote control and check the status of your compatible Laser SmartHome devices - Voice control via Google Home & Amazon Echo - Alerts and notifications allow you to receive real-time status information about your Laser SmartHome devices - Add and group multiple devices to control them simultaneously - Automate your devices based on schedule, temperature, location & more - Customise your experience and save your frequently used actions & preferences

About

CheckInOk

Features
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CheckInOk – Simple safety check-ins for people who care CheckInOk helps families, friends, and teams stay connected with simple scheduled check-ins. If someone misses a check-in or signals they are not OK, trusted contacts are automatically notified so they can respond quickly. Whether you're checking on a loved one, coordinating outdoor activities, or keeping teams safe during shifts, CheckInOk provides peace of mind without constant messaging. How it works Create a group Invite trusted contacts who will receive alerts if something goes wrong. Schedule check-ins Set times when a person needs to confirm they are OK. Respond with one tap When a check-in reminder arrives, simply confirm you're OK. Automatic alerts If a check-in is missed or marked “Not OK”, receivers are notified so they can follow up. Useful for • Families checking in on elderly parents • Outdoor activities like hiking or swimming • Shift workers or people travelling alone • Anyone who wants an extra layer of safety Designed for reliability CheckInOk is built to ensure important notifications reach the right people when they matter most. • Secure sign-in • Private groups and schedules • Reliable check-in reminders • Clear alerts for missed check-ins Stay connected. Stay reassured. Know when someone is OK.

Screenshots

Laser SmartHome4 screens
CheckInOk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CheckInOk at monthly against Laser SmartHome's every 11 months. Laser SmartHome's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). 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

Laser SmartHome ships an update every 11 months, CheckInOk monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Laser SmartHome versus CheckInOk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaser SmartHomeCheckInOk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLASER CorporationSpinach Software

In-app purchases

None

Laser SmartHome

No in-app purchases

None

CheckInOk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Laser SmartHome free?
Laser SmartHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CheckInOk free?
CheckInOk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Laser SmartHome or CheckInOk have ads?
Neither Laser SmartHome nor CheckInOk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laser SmartHome or CheckInOk?
Laser SmartHome ships an update every 11 months, and CheckInOk monthly. Most recently, Laser SmartHome was updated on November 3, 2026 and CheckInOk on November 9, 2026.

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