Comparison

SoSafe vs SMARTA HEM

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

Head to head
About

SoSafe

Features
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SoSafe is personal security re-imagined. Our mission is to protect and increase the safety of people so they can live freely. We do that by using cutting edge technologies to keep you and your loved ones safe. Sparing no cost to protect what is priceless. -- Within seconds of activating a SoSafe alarm: - We inform the emergency services of who and where you are in real-time - Your audio will be livestreamed to the emergency services to asses the type of emergency - Your chosen emergency contacts will receive all of the above, without the need to install or configure anything -- From the country that brought you the world’s safest car, we bring you the best way to protect yourself and loved ones. Freedom through safety. A SoSafe membership offers: - 24/7 protection by one of the largest security companies in the Nordics - Guards on call, just press your SoSafe button and we will be there for you - Assistance from our emergency center anytime, anywhere, and in any emergency situation - Silent alarms in situations where you want to be discrete - Follow Me allows your emergency contacts to follow your position when you feel unsafe - Unlimited alarms to your emergency contacts with real-time location and audio - Comprehensive alarm history - Complete control and ownership over your data -- And a lot more on the way! - The world’s most advanced Car Crash Detection, free for all our users! - SoSafe Together: Realtime updates from the Swedish Police and Government with location alerts of any crime/incidents in your area - SoSafe loves Siri, can’t use your SoSafe button or phone? You can still activate an alarm - Safety Check: send a safety check request to your children, and know that your family is safe - Add SoSafe’s widget to your lockscreen to trigger alarms more quickly Terms of Use (EULA): https://sosafe.io/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://sosafe.io/privacy-policy/

About

SMARTA HEM

Features
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SMARTA HEM 1. Remote control: control home appliances 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 with family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect app to devices

Screenshots

SoSafe4 screens
SMARTA HEM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMARTA HEM at none against SoSafe's 3. SMARTA HEM also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). SoSafe's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). On price, ads 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. SoSafe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SMARTA HEM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoSafe ships an update every 3 weeks, SMARTA HEM every 20 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SoSafe versus SMARTA HEM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoSafeSMARTA HEM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoSafe Nordic ABAurdel Sweden AB

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SoSafe

Subscriptions3
  • SoSafe: Monthly Access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • SoSafe: 6-Month Access$19.996 Months
  • SoSafe: Yearly Access7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

SMARTA HEM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoSafe free?
SoSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMARTA HEM free?
SMARTA HEM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoSafe or SMARTA HEM have ads?
Neither SoSafe nor SMARTA HEM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoSafe or SMARTA HEM?
SoSafe ships an update every 3 weeks, and SMARTA HEM every 20 months. Most recently, SoSafe was updated on October 25, 2026 and SMARTA HEM on October 25, 2026.

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