Comparison

myFirstech vs SmartFog

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

Head to head
About

myFirstech

This app provides authorized dealers with essential tools for vehicle installation, including wiring diagrams, product guides, and compatibility charts. It also facilitates DroneMobile activation and subscription purchases, along with access to a rewards program.

Highlights
  • Vehicle wiring diagrams
  • Product installation guides
  • Vehicle-specific walkthroughs
  • T-harness compatibility charts
  • DroneMobile activation
  • DroneMobile subscription purchase
Features
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myFirstech is the one-stop shop for Firstech Authorized dealers and their employees. HOW TO REGISTER You must be a Firstech Authorized dealer and 12-volt retailer to gain access to the myFirstech App. Please email orders@myfirstech.com to request access. MYFIRSTECH APP FEATURES • Vehicle wiring for remote start, security, audio • Product installation guides • Vehicle-specific installation walkthroughs • Remote start t-harness compatibility charts • DroneMobile activation • DroneMobile subscription purchase • myFirstech Rewards* *Additional access may be required. WHO IS FIRSTECH Firstech is the #1 innovator in vehicle remote start, security, and connected car technology. For over twenty years, our solutions have been installed in over 5 million vehicles by over 2,000 retail partners across North America

About

SmartFog

Features
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Internet of Things. Control your home, office and factory.

Screenshots

myFirstech2 screens
SmartFog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: myFirstech at every 6 weeks against SmartFog's every 4 months. SmartFog's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

myFirstech ships an update every 6 weeks, SmartFog every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
myFirstech versus SmartFog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyFirstechSmartFog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirstech, LLCFOG GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD

In-app purchases

None

myFirstech

No in-app purchases

None

SmartFog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myFirstech free?
myFirstech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartFog free?
SmartFog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myFirstech or SmartFog have ads?
Neither myFirstech nor SmartFog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myFirstech or SmartFog?
myFirstech ships an update every 6 weeks, and SmartFog every 4 months. Most recently, myFirstech was updated on October 2, 2026 and SmartFog on September 28, 2026.

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