Comparison

ELRO SmartConnect vs Check Mate EX

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

Head to head
About

ELRO SmartConnect

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ELRO SmartConnect – network with your ELRO appliance. With the ELRO SmartConnect app, you can always keep an eye on your networked ELRO appliances – it couldn't be easier to exploit their full potential. ELRO SmartConnect – your digital appliance management. The ELRO SmartConnect app already provides you with the following functions: • Appliance monitoring Keep the status of all your appliances under control. Use real-time data to see how your appliance is currently being used or whether there is a fault. • HACCP data Every cooking process is recorded in detail. A clear display and easy download of temperature curves and relevant data form the basis of your HACCP documentation. • Hygiene report Evaluate the cleaning cycles of your combi-steamer to ensure compliance with your hygiene requirements. • Utilization You receive information about your appliance's downtimes and active operating times. Evaluate the operating modes to optimize cooking processes, increase efficiency and thus save money. • Consumption and cost statistics The consumption of electricity, water and cleaning agents and the corresponding costs are clearly displayed. • Event logging No matter where you are, your appliances will tell you if something is wrong. If you wish, you can be notified directly by e-mail about warnings and faults. ELRO SmartConnect keeps you informed at all times. Connect your appliance to the Internet via RJ45 (network connection) or WiFi and then add it to your appliance overview in ELRO SmartConnect. Would you like to know how to connect your appliance to the Internet? Simply contact your ELRO representative or our customer service! Further information (not all functions are available in every country or product model), assistance and contact to the ELRO Connect team can be found at www.elro.ch or https://www.itwfoodequipment.com/smartconnect365/help.

About

Check Mate EX

Create and reuse custom checklists for recurring tasks like camping trips. Organize items alphabetically or manually. Data syncs across devices, even offline.

Highlights
  • Create reusable checklists
  • Manual item arrangement
  • Alphabetical sorting
  • Offline data sync
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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There are a lot of todo apps available to help you remember to “Buy a new tent”. But what do you use when you need a checklist to reuse for every time you go camping? Check Mate EX was designed to make this easy and even fun. It allows you to define a checklist and reuse it as many times as you wish. It also puts you in control of how you use your list. Want to sort your items alphabetically, no problem. Want to manually arrange your list, Check Mate EX has got you covered. Check Mate EX syncs your data across all of your devices - even after you have been offline.

Screenshots

ELRO SmartConnect4 screens
Check Mate EX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ELRO SmartConnect at none against Check Mate EX's 1. ELRO SmartConnect also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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. Check Mate EX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ELRO SmartConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ELRO SmartConnect ships an update every 6 weeks, Check Mate EX monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ELRO SmartConnect versus Check Mate EX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELRO SmartConnectCheck Mate EX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITW Food Equipment GroupLogical Software Solutions LLC

In-app purchases

None

ELRO SmartConnect

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Check Mate EX

One-time1
  • Check Mate EX$1.99

Questions

Is ELRO SmartConnect free?
ELRO SmartConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Check Mate EX free?
Check Mate EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ELRO SmartConnect or Check Mate EX have ads?
Neither ELRO SmartConnect nor Check Mate EX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ELRO SmartConnect or Check Mate EX?
ELRO SmartConnect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Check Mate EX monthly. Most recently, ELRO SmartConnect was updated on November 4, 2026 and Check Mate EX on November 3, 2026.

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