# EQK vs Smart Home

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Home at 4.5 against EQK's 1.5. Smart Home also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 28) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). EQK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Home sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. EQK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Home holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home has 7.9K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EQK's written reviews are positive against 5% of Smart Home's.

EQK ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart Home fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EQK | Smart Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eqk/id1563126973/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-remote-control/id6738117098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **4.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#59** |
| Size | 110 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GEEK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540715287) | [LeoStudio Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700204948) |

## What reviewers say

### EQK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eqk/id1563126973)

Control various types of air conditioners remotely with this smart app. Enhance your living space for a more comfortable, intelligent, and stylish lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Integrates various air conditioner types, Portable AC control, Dehumidifier control, Mini-split AC control, Window AC control, Enhances living comfort

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-remote-control/id6738117098)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #138 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Unify control of thousands of smart home devices from various brands. Organize devices by room, automate tasks with custom scenes, and share access with family. Experience a simpler, more connected, and comfortable living space.

**Highlights:** Unified device control, Support for 7,600+ brands, Organize by rooms/zones, Smart automation scenes, Family sharing of devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced subscription
- 🚫 No free option
- 💰 Expensive service
- 🤯 Confusing/misleading
- 🤖 Poor app design

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot add device without subscription
- Subscription screen keeps appearing

**Requested features**

- Ability to use app without subscription
- Clearer pricing and subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EQK free?

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

### Is Smart Home free?

Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EQK or Smart Home?

Smart Home is rated higher. EQK averages 1.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Smart Home averages 4.5 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do EQK or Smart Home have ads?

Smart Home shows ads; EQK does not.

### Which is updated more often, EQK or Smart Home?

EQK ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Home fortnightly. Most recently, EQK was updated on October 23, 2026 and Smart Home on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*