Comparison

Liebherr SmartDevice vs Takamaru

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

Head to head
About

Liebherr SmartDevice

Control your connected Liebherr refrigerator or freezer remotely. Receive alerts for open doors, manage drink chilling times, and activate special modes like NightMode for dimmed interior lighting. Access appliance information and exclusive promotions.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Door open alerts
  • BottleTimer for drinks
  • NightMode for dimmed lighting
  • Appliance status monitoring
  • Access to accessories and promotions
Features
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SMARTDEVICE APP: THE COMPANION FOR YOUR LIEBHERR. With the SmartDevice app from Liebherr, you always have a reliable partner for your refrigerator or freezer at your side. Register your appliance, get information, e.g. about accessories or control your connected appliance from anywhere. Everything in a single app. FOR MORE COMFORT IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE Via the SmartDevice app you are always connected to your Liebherr. View the current status of your appliance and control practical functions on the go to make your everyday life easier. The door alarm reminds you when the fridge door is still open and, thanks to the integrated BottleTimer, also about the drinks in the freezer compartment. This makes burst bottles a thing of the past. Or activate NightMode before going to bed, if you're drawn to the fridge every now and then at night as well. The interior of your refrigerator is illuminated only with dimmed light. That way, you won't wake up from half-sleep and can get back to bed quickly after your midnight snack. THE MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE: + Controlling your connected refrigerator or freezer. + Getting alarms e.g. when the door is open + Linking with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant + Additional Information e.g. about accessories or storage locations + Tips and Tricks + Exclusive promotions The available functionality depends on your appliance type and country. Want to find out more? Discover further functions directly in the Liebherr SmartDevice app.

About

Takamaru

Features
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Takamaru is more than a countdown. It is a calm space to move toward something that matters. Choose a date. Add a title. Select an image that represents what you are waiting for. From that moment on, each day reveals one small piece of your image. One day. One piece. Behind a clean, structured grid lies your chosen picture. As time passes, the grid slowly opens. What was hidden becomes visible — step by step. Takamaru is built on a simple idea: Anticipation grows. Instead of watching numbers drop to zero, you experience progress visually. Each day brings you closer. Each day reveals a little more. Features: - Countdown to one meaningful date - Custom title and personal image - Daily image reveal through a minimal grid - Remaining days at a glance - Home and Lock Screen widgets - Apple Watch app with complications - Optional daily reminders Each grid cell represents one calendar day. The logic remains stable across time zones and daylight saving changes. If you skip a few days, the app catches up automatically. Takamaru is calm. It does not rush you. It lets anticipation rise — day by day. Takamaru – Waiting that grows.

Screenshots

Liebherr SmartDevice4 screens
Takamaru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liebherr SmartDevice at none against Takamaru's 2. Liebherr SmartDevice also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Takamaru's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). 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. Takamaru sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Liebherr SmartDevice asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liebherr SmartDevice ships an update fortnightly, Takamaru every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Liebherr SmartDevice versus Takamaru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiebherr SmartDeviceTakamaru
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiebherr Hausgeräte GmbHDaniel Kirstenpfad

In-app purchases

None

Liebherr SmartDevice

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Takamaru

One-time2
  • Individual Lifetime$1.99
  • Family Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Liebherr SmartDevice free?
Liebherr SmartDevice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Takamaru free?
Takamaru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Liebherr SmartDevice or Takamaru have ads?
Neither Liebherr SmartDevice nor Takamaru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liebherr SmartDevice or Takamaru?
Liebherr SmartDevice ships an update fortnightly, and Takamaru every 4 days. Most recently, Liebherr SmartDevice was updated on October 25, 2026 and Takamaru on October 10, 2026.

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