Comparison

FluttrIn vs SmartDisplay X

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

Head to head
About

FluttrIn

Features
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FluttrIn enables a simple and secure transfer of contact data to organizers and operators of restaurants, bars, events etc. The contact data are stored locally. Functions of FluttrIn Guest: - No registration, login or internet connection required - Contact data input or import from the address book - Generation of an encrypted QR-Code from the contact details Operator: - Easy check-in and check-out of guests with and without contact details - Automatic deletion of contact data from the operator's device - Possibility of automatic checkout of guests after a set time - Export of the contact data in a password-protected file - Always an overview of the inventory, rooms or events that have been created - Always an overview of current, weekly, monthly and annual guest numbers

About

SmartDisplay X

Transform an unused iPad or iPhone into a dynamic smart display. It cycles through useful information like the time, weather, calendar, and news, keeping essential details visible at a glance. Personalize your display with photos, websites, and even smart home controls.

Highlights
  • Customizable clock faces
  • Weather forecasts with alerts
  • Calendar and notes integration
  • Photo frame functionality
  • Smart home device control
  • Website and news feeds
Features
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SmartDisplay X turns an iPad or iPhone you aren't using into a smart display. The screen stays on and your views change by themselves: clock, weather, calendar, notes, news, your home and your favorite websites. Put it on the kitchen counter, your desk or the nightstand and keep what matters in view. EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE • Clock in four designs: classic, minimal, digital and flip, with an optional greeting • Weather with hourly and 10-day forecasts and severe weather alerts • Calendar: today, your next event and the next 7 days • Notes and a countdown to your next big day • Focus timer from 1 to 120 minutes (iPad) • Photo frame with up to 24 of your own photos (iPad) • 3D flights to 76 cities and their landmarks (iPad) • Quiz with 276 questions in 12 categories (iPad) • A website of your choice, live air traffic, a random encyclopedia article and your social feed EASY TO USE • Swipe to the next or previous view • Tap the screen to open the settings • Turn views on and off, each with a live preview • A short introduction shows you around • On iPhone, split views show two things at once SMARTDISPLAY X PRO • No ads • News: top headlines as a full view and, on iPad, as a news bar at the bottom of the screen • Your home: lights, switches, thermostats, locks, blinds, sensors, scenes, cameras and automations from the Home app • Your inbox from your webmail • Two more websites • Live views from around the world • Dashboards on iPad: Quattro, Dual and Trio show up to four views at once • Your own photo as the background • Your rhythm: your own order and 5 to 40 seconds for each view SmartDisplay X is free and shows an ad after each round. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://twentysixcode.com/smartdisplay-x-end-user-license-agreement-eula Privacy Policy: https://twentysixcode.com/smartdisplay-x-privacy-policy

Screenshots

FluttrIn4 screens
SmartDisplay X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FluttrIn at none against SmartDisplay X's 2. FluttrIn also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. SmartDisplay X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FluttrIn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FluttrIn ships an update every 5 weeks, SmartDisplay X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FluttrIn versus SmartDisplay X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluttrInSmartDisplay X
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB22 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaniel SeebachTorben Steen

In-app purchases

None

FluttrIn

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartDisplay X

Subscriptions2
  • SmartDisplay X Pro Month$2.991 Month
  • SmartDisplay X Pro Year$14.991 Year

Questions

Is FluttrIn free?
FluttrIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartDisplay X free?
SmartDisplay X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FluttrIn or SmartDisplay X have ads?
Both FluttrIn and SmartDisplay X show ads.
Which is updated more often, FluttrIn or SmartDisplay X?
FluttrIn ships an update every 5 weeks, and SmartDisplay X every 3 weeks. Most recently, FluttrIn was updated on November 3, 2026 and SmartDisplay X on November 7, 2026.

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