Comparison

HBN Smart vs Ludus CPD

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

Ludus CPD

Features
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Capture CPD as it really happens. Most CPD systems assume learning happens in neat blocks.It doesn’t. Learning happens while reading articles, listening to podcasts, attending courses, teaching others, reflecting on cases, or discovering something unexpected during daily professional practice. Ludus is designed to capture that learning instantly without disrupting your workflow. Ludus helps professionals log CPD at the moment it happens, turning real-world learning into clean, structured, compliant CPD records in seconds. Log CPD from articles, videos, podcasts, courses, conversations, and everyday practice. With minimal input. Create a structured CPD entry you can refine later. CPD often gets missed because logging feels like admin. Ludus removes friction so capturing learning is fast enough to actually happen, even when you’re busy. Attach links, notes, files, or supporting evidence to each CPD entry. Everything stays connected and easy to review when you need it. Track totals, review past learning, and export CPD records when required. No scrambling, no back-dating, no forgotten learning. Ludus is suitable for clinicians and other regulated professionals who need reliable CPD records without turning learning into paperwork. Why Ludus? • Capture CPD as it happens • One-tap logging from real-world learning • Flexible reflections and evidence • Clear, compliant CPD records • Designed to reduce stress, not add to it Ludus doesn’t change how you learn. It changes how easy it is to prove you did. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.ludus-cpd.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.ludus-cpd.com/privacy

Screenshots

HBN Smart4 screens
Ludus CPD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HBN Smart at none against Ludus CPD's 3. HBN Smart also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). 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. Ludus CPD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HBN Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HBN Smart versus Ludus CPD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHBN SmartLudus CPD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCENTURY PRODUCTS INCNigel Taylor

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

Ludus CPD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HBN Smart

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ludus CPD

Subscriptions3
  • Ludus Starter Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Ludus Pro Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Ludus Premium Subscription$14.991 Month

Questions

Is HBN Smart free?
HBN Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ludus CPD free?
Ludus CPD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HBN Smart or Ludus CPD have ads?
Neither HBN Smart nor Ludus CPD shows ads.

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