Comparison

Smart HT vs Simon Plug&Drive

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

Head to head
About

Smart HT

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. The app offers a simple and quick connection process to your smart devices.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous device management
  • Customizable timers
  • Family device sharing
  • Easy device connection
Features
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HellermannTyton Smart, smart life, 1. Remote control: control home appliances from 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 among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices

About

Simon Plug&Drive

Features
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Take control of your electric vehicle charging point with Simon Plug&Drive. Easily manage your Simon charger and optimise energy consumption. Simon Plug&Drive will always be there on your smartphone when you need it so that your vehicle is always ready.   Connect and configure your charger: - Identify, activate and control your charging point using Bluetooth. - Save money by scheduling the hours with the most economical electricity rates in your calendar. - Modulates and defines the contracted power. - Charge your vehicle using the solar energy generated by your photovoltaic panels. - Locks the device so that only you can use it. Download the App and start enjoying the Simon Plug&Drive experience. For any questions: sat@simon.es

Screenshots

Smart HT4 screens
Simon Plug&Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simon Plug&Drive at every 2 months against Smart HT's every 23 months. Smart HT's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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

Smart HT ships an update every 23 months, Simon Plug&Drive every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart HT versus Simon Plug&Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart HTSimon Plug&Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer毅平 柯Simon

In-app purchases

None

Smart HT

No in-app purchases

None

Simon Plug&Drive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart HT free?
Smart HT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simon Plug&Drive free?
Simon Plug&Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart HT or Simon Plug&Drive have ads?
Neither Smart HT nor Simon Plug&Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart HT or Simon Plug&Drive?
Smart HT ships an update every 23 months, and Simon Plug&Drive every 2 months. Most recently, Smart HT was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simon Plug&Drive on November 3, 2026.

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