smartctr vs Cadence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
smartctr
This app provides intelligent remote control for pickup truck roller shutters and carriage LED lights. It enables automatic switching of these features for convenient operation.
- Remote control for roller shutters
- Automatic roller shutter switch
- Control carriage LED lights
- Automatic LED light switch
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Smartctr is an intelligent remote control app that controls the roller shutter equipment of pickup truck. It can control the automatic switch of roller shutter and the automatic switch of LED light in the carriage
Cadence
This app helps you find focus and enjoy breaks with customizable work intervals. It offers multiple focus modes, ambient sounds, and live activities to enhance your productivity. Optimize your work rhythm with a minimalist design and track your progress.
- Multiple focus modes (Pomodoro, custom)
- Minimalist, distraction-free design
- Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
- Ambient soundscapes for focus
- Session and streak tracking
- Customizable themes
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Cadence helps you build a better rhythm between work and rest. Whether you're diving into deep work, following the Pomodoro Technique, or experimenting with custom intervals, Cadence keeps your mind clear and your energy balanced. OPTIMIZED FOR IPHONE DUO Cadence adapts as you fold, turn, and set down your iPhone Duo. • Laptop: The timer sits on the raised half, with controls on the flat half within easy reach. • A-Frame: Stand it on your desk for a timer you can read at a glance. • Book: The timer and controls sit on either side of the fold. • Open or Closed: The layout fits each display in portrait or landscape, and your session keeps running as you move between them. BUILT FOR FOCUS • Multiple Focus Modes: Choose from Pomodoro (25-5), 52-17, Deep Work, and more, or create your own custom intervals. • Minimal, Zen Design: A distraction-free interface designed to keep you calm and centered. • Live Activities: Check your session from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Ambient Sound: Add soft background noise while you focus. • Sessions and Streaks: Watch your completed sessions add up and build a lasting focus habit. • Customizable Themes: Match your timer to your mood, from dawn light to midnight calm. Why Cadence? Because productivity isn't about doing more. It's about working in rhythm. With Cadence, every focus session becomes intentional and every break restorative. Work mindfully. Rest intentionally. Repeat with Cadence. CADENCE PREMIUM Pomodoro, Short Focus, and three themes are free. Premium unlocks all focus modes, custom intervals, every theme, and streak tracking. Choose a one-time Lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription with a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chadsweetwright.github.io/Cadence/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cadence at 5.0 against smartctr's 3.0. smartctr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price and ads 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. Cadence sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. smartctr asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cadence holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: smartctr has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
smartctr ships an update every 2 months, Cadence every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | smartctr | Cadence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 爽 余 | Northbound House LLC |
Customer experience
smartctr
Cadence
In-app purchases
smartctr
No in-app purchases
Cadence
- Cadence Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Cadence Premium - Lifetime$4.99









