GeekSmart vs Arpha Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GeekSmart
Manage your smart home devices and family's connected health data. Seamlessly sync body fat scale metrics like BMI and weight to Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your well-being.
- Smart device management
- Family smart home control
- Healthkit integration
- Body fat scale data sync
- BMI and weight tracking
- Apple Health data consolidation
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GeekSmart is a smart home management platform that provides a variety of smart device management for the family, and makes our lives more convenient and smarter through it. GeekSmart has been connected to Healthkit, which will seamlessly connect your health records using the body fat scale to Apple Health, such as BMI, weight, height, fat percentage, etc. can be found in Apple Health's body measurement, allowing you to get a clear picture Comprehensive health data. You need to enable the health privacy permission for GeekSmart.
Arpha Plus
Control and monitor your smart home security devices remotely. Receive instant notifications, manage access for family, and check lock status. Features AI-powered recognition and biometric unlocking for enhanced safety and convenience.
- Remote lock status check
- Unlock via palm, face, fingerprint, or passcode
- Real-time activity alerts
- Manage multiple locks and locations
- AI-powered recognition
- Share access with family
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Smarter Access. Safer Living. Note that this app is compatible with specific models. Please use the QR Code supplied with the box. Stay connected to your home—wherever you are—with Arpha Plus, the intelligent app that puts smart security and convenience at your fingertips. Whether you’re checking who entered, sharing access with family, or confirming your door is locked, Arpha Plus keeps you in control. With seamless integration to Arpha Smart Locks, you can unlock using your palm, face, fingerprint, or passcode, view real-time lock status, and receive instant notifications when someone comes home. Experience a new level of security and simplicity powered by AI and advanced biometrics. What you can do with Arpha Plus: -Instantly check your door’s lock and battery status -View unlock records and get real-time activity alerts -Manage multiple locks and locations from one app -Customize settings and authorize remote access easily -Enjoy smarter security through AI-powered recognition Whether you’re home, at work, or on the go, Arpha Plus keeps your world within reach — secure, seamless, and beautifully simple. Products using this platform include: AL501, AL601, AL505C, DF360, Doorbell Duo, Aku, Aku Inside
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GeekSmart at 2.9 against Arpha Plus's 1.4. GeekSmart also leads on ratings volume (185 vs 22) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GeekSmart holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeekSmart has 185 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of GeekSmart's written reviews are positive against 10% of Arpha Plus's.
GeekSmart ships an update every 4 weeks, Arpha Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GeekSmart | Arpha Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (185 ratings) — better | 1.4 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 185 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| 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 | 222 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GEEK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. | Fuwei Global Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
GeekSmart
Arpha Plus
Bugs and requests
GeekSmart
Reported bugs
18 issues- Bluetooth won't connect or reconnects intermittently
- App login requires verification code that never arrives
- White blank screen when adding device to app
- App deletes device after updates requiring full re-setup
- Fingerprint sensor accepts unauthorized touches
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- Auto-lock activates when disabled
- App freezes when trying to refresh or access devices
- Cannot add gateway or enable remote access
- Biometric reader stops accepting registered fingerprints
- App logout/login loop requiring reinstall
- iOS version incompatible with newer iOS versions (16.6+)
- Automations tab non-functional, actions erase after saving
- Device list scrolls uncontrollably preventing selection
- Spelling errors throughout app (fingerprint misspelled)
- Add Device button shows empty page
- Support contact features non-functional in app
- Request timeout errors during account creation
- Cannot retrieve password reset codes
Requested features
10 requests- Complete mute option for unlock sounds
- Wi-Fi connectivity option (instead of only Bluetooth)
- Persistent lock status display without clicking
- Swap red/green indicator colors (green for unlocked, red for locked)
- Passage mode and security mode functionality in app
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- Longer charging cable or wireless charging
- Remove or relocate advertisements
- Disable auto-login requirement
- Support for older lock models in app
- Ability to delete or modify user accounts in app
Arpha Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GeekSmart
No in-app purchases
Arpha Plus
No in-app purchases
