ETA Smart vs Penguin Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ETA Smart
This app connects your smart appliances into a unified smart home system. Control devices remotely, set up automated routines, and receive real-time status updates for enhanced comfort and security.
- Unified device control
- Smart scenes and automation
- Timers and scheduling
- Real-time notifications
- Remote access
- Home sharing
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ETA Smart is an application that transforms your ETA smart appliances into a perfectly connected smart home ecosystem. Control your devices from anywhere, set up automations, monitor appliance status, and enjoy comfort, security, and full control in one single app. 1. Control all ETA smart devices from one place 2. Smart scenes, timers, and home automation 3. Real-time notifications 4. Home sharing for multiple users 5. Remote control from anywhere
Penguin Box
Control and configure your smart lock using Bluetooth. Enjoy keyless access and convenient management of your smart lock directly from your mobile device.
- Keyless convenience
- Smart lock configuration
- Bluetooth access
- Mobile device management
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Give you keyless convenience and the ability to configure and access your smart lock via Bluetooth.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ETA Smart at 100% against Penguin Box's 0%. Penguin Box's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ETA Smart ships an update every 5 months, Penguin Box every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ETA Smart | Penguin Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ETA a.s. | Penguin Box s.r.o. |
Customer experience
ETA Smart
Penguin Box
In-app purchases
ETA Smart
No in-app purchases
Penguin Box
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ETA Smart free?
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Do ETA Smart or Penguin Box have ads?
Which is updated more often, ETA Smart or Penguin Box?
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