Comparison

Barence vs Above Smart

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

Head to head

Home Automation

About

Barence

Effortlessly manage your smart home devices, including lights, temperature, and security systems, all from a single application. Share access with family members and automate tasks with timers for a more convenient living experience.

Highlights

Complete home control
Manage multiple devices
Set timers for functions
Share devices with family
Quick and easy connection

Features

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Barence: Life has never been Easier 1. Complete home control of Lights, Temperature, Door Lock, Camera Bell and more... 2. Control multiple devices with one App 3. Set timer to perform multiple functions 4. One tap to share devices among family members 5. Quick and Easy connection. 6. smart life, smart living

About

Above Smart

Features

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Monitor and control your smart devices from anywhere Peace of mind with immediate notifications to keep you updated of any events from time to time The easier, more secured life that you deserve

Screenshots

Barence4 screens

Above Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Above Smart at every 12 months against Barence's every 26 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barence ships an update every 26 months, Above Smart every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

Barence versus Above Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Barence	Above Smart
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 26 months	Every 12 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	199 MB	195 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	Vitre Vario Inc	Above Smart Technologies Sdn. Bhd.

In-app purchases

None

Barence

No in-app purchases

None

Above Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barence free?

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

Is Above Smart free?

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

Do Barence or Above Smart have ads?

Neither Barence nor Above Smart shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Barence or Above Smart?

Barence ships an update every 26 months, and Above Smart every 12 months. Most recently, Barence was updated on June 1, 2026 and Above Smart on September 8, 2026.