Linus Smart vs aPaW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linus Smart
Control your home appliances remotely and simultaneously from a single application. Set timers for automated functions, share device access with family, and easily connect new devices. Enjoy dynamic lighting that syncs with your music.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous multi-device control
- Automated timer functions
- Family device sharing
- Easy device connection
- Music-synced lighting
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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 6. Music function: change the color and brightness regarding music rhythm
aPaW
This platform connects pet owners with trusted service providers for all their pet care needs. Find dog walkers, pet sitters, and other quality services to ensure your pet receives the best care. Designed for ease of use, it aims to make pet ownership more manageable and enjoyable.
- Connects pet owners with service providers
- Find dog walkers and pet sitters
- Access quality pet services
- User-friendly pet care network
- Answers pet-related needs
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Welcome to the one-stop platform for pet lovers and pet caregivers. With a deep love for animals at our core, we strive to make caring for pets effortlessly. Our mission is to create a user-friendly network connecting pet owners with service providers, ensuring pets receive the care they deserve, and making tails wag and owners smile. Our platform unites all trustworthy and quality pet services available on the market while giving pet lovers a simple way to find answers to all their pet-related needs. Whether you’re looking for someone to walk your fluffy friend or a sitter who’ll care for them with the same love that you do, aPaW has got you covered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Linus Smart at 4.8 against aPaW's 3.8. Linus Smart also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and ratings volume (321 vs 10). aPaW's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 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.
Linus Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linus Smart has 321 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Linus Smart's written reviews are positive against 33% of aPaW's.
Linus Smart ships an update every 9 months, aPaW monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linus Smart | aPaW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (321 ratings) — better | 3.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 321 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emzar Kitesashvili | S2R Georgia |
Customer experience
Linus Smart
aPaW
Bugs and requests
Linus Smart
Reported bugs
2 issues- App disconnects from phone
- Cannot set up on older iOS/Android versions despite labeling
Requested features
6 requests- Siri connectivity
- Create shortcuts for Siri commands
- Dark mode
- Widget support (lock screen control)
- Apple Home integration
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- Integration with open-source smart home solutions (e.g., Home Assistant)
aPaW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linus Smart
No in-app purchases
aPaW
No in-app purchases
