# mySMARTmobile vs Panelist Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Panelist Connect at 5.0 against mySMARTmobile's 3.0. Panelist Connect also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). mySMARTmobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Panelist Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

mySMARTmobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Panelist Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mySMARTmobile | Panelist Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysmartmobile/id1546095478/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panelist-connect/id1550642625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emory University](https://appshunter.io/developer/387102326) | [TVision Insights, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550642627) |

## What reviewers say

### mySMARTmobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysmartmobile/id1546095478)

This app supports research study participants by managing study activities, scheduling visits, and providing access to results and surveys. It allows for secure document transfer and custom reminders, but requires registration by a study administrator.

**Highlights:** Manage study activities and timing, Self-schedule visits, Receive notifications, Update contact information, Access lab results, Securely transfer documents, Complete web-based surveys or quizzes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Panelist Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panelist-connect/id1550642625)

This app helps you set up and manage devices for a TV viewing panel. It connects your devices to your home WiFi and displays their current status, contributing to research that improves TV programming.

**Highlights:** Device setup, Manage TVision Devices, Connect to home WiFi, View device status, Contribute to TV research

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mySMARTmobile free?

mySMARTmobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Panelist Connect free?

Panelist Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mySMARTmobile or Panelist Connect?

Panelist Connect is rated higher. mySMARTmobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Panelist Connect averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do mySMARTmobile or Panelist Connect have ads?

Neither mySMARTmobile nor Panelist Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mySMARTmobile or Panelist Connect?

mySMARTmobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Panelist Connect every 2 months. Most recently, mySMARTmobile was updated on June 4, 2026 and Panelist Connect on July 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*