Comparison

HBN Smart vs Meatmeet

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

Head to head
About

HBN Smart

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. The app offers quick and simple device connection.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous device management
  • Automated timers
  • Family device sharing
  • Quick device connection
Features
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices within one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connections: easily and quickly connect App to devices

About

Meatmeet

Monitor meat and ambient temperatures remotely during cooking. Get clear estimates of remaining cooking time for your food.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature monitoring
  • Meat temperature tracking
  • Ambient temperature tracking
  • Cooking time estimation
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Remotely monitor the meat temperature and ambient temperature in the process of cooking. - Be clear how much time is left for the food to be done.

Screenshots

HBN Smart4 screens
Meatmeet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HBN Smart at 4.8 against Meatmeet's 2.9. HBN Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 40). Meatmeet's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Meatmeet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HBN Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HBN Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HBN Smart has 3.2K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of HBN Smart's written reviews are positive against 44% of Meatmeet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HBN Smart ships an update every 8 months, Meatmeet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HBN Smart versus Meatmeet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHBN SmartMeatmeet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better2.9 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better40
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCENTURY PRODUCTS INCMAXEYE US INC.

Customer experience

HBN Smart

All ratings3,194 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative46.7%

Meatmeet

All ratings39 ratings
Positive43.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative51.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative47.9%

Bugs and requests

HBN Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Scheduled timers not working as expected
  • Devices disappearing from the app
  • Firmware updates causing compatibility issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more device types
  • Improve scheduling and automation options
  • Provide better in-app guidance and tutorials
  • Integrate with smart home platforms

Meatmeet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HBN Smart

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Meatmeet

Subscriptions3
  • AI Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • AI Pro Quarterly$7.993 Months
  • AI Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
One-time3
  • AI Credits 200$1.99
  • AI Credits 600$4.99
  • AI Credits 1500$10.99

Questions

Is HBN Smart free?
HBN Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meatmeet free?
Meatmeet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HBN Smart or Meatmeet?
HBN Smart is rated higher. HBN Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Meatmeet averages 2.9 from 40 ratings.
Do HBN Smart or Meatmeet have ads?
Neither HBN Smart nor Meatmeet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HBN Smart or Meatmeet?
HBN Smart ships an update every 8 months, and Meatmeet every 3 weeks. Most recently, HBN Smart was updated on October 22, 2026 and Meatmeet on October 24, 2026.

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