Maxim Smart vs Sky Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maxim Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members. The app facilitates quick and simple connection to your smart devices.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timer functions
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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Maxim Smart, Easy control 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
Sky Authenticator
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Sky Authenticator helps protect your accounts with secure two factor authentication. The app generates time based one time passcodes that add an extra layer of security to your login. Each code is unique and refreshes automatically, helping prevent unauthorized access even if your password is compromised. You can also approve login requests instantly using secure push notifications for a faster and more convenient sign in experience. Features: • Generate secure time based one time passcodes • Quick setup using QR code scanning • One tap login approval with push notifications • Reliable and secure authentication Sky Authenticator is designed to strengthen account security while keeping the login process simple and efficient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sky Authenticator at every 2 months against Maxim Smart's every 12 months. 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.
Maxim Smart ships an update every 12 months, Sky Authenticator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maxim Smart | Sky Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Status International (UK) Limited | Sky World Limited |
In-app purchases
Maxim Smart
No in-app purchases
Sky Authenticator
No in-app purchases
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