The Ned vs SmartControl Next
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Ned
This app provides exclusive access for members of Ned’s Club and Ned Friends. Members can book tables, bedrooms, and fitness classes, explore stories, and discover special perks and benefits.
- Table reservations
- Bedroom bookings
- Event reservations
- Fitness class bookings
- Explore club stories
- Discover member perks
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This app is exclusively for members of Ned’s Club and Ned Friends. Ned’s Club members can reserve tables, bedrooms, events, fitness classes, explore our stories, and enjoy various perks. Ned Friends members can book bedrooms and tables and also discover perks.
SmartControl Next
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Take control of your installation wherever you are with SCN. Monitor your devices in real time, adjust key settings, receive alarms, review history and keep everything organized from one app. SmartControl Next is designed for both everyday users and technical profiles, with a flexible experience that adapts to simple daily control or more advanced device management. Key features: • Remote device control • Real-time monitoring • Alarms and notifications • History and statistics • Scheduling and holiday mode • Area and map-based organization • Shared access for multiple users • Maintenance logbook • Bluetooth setup and pairing • Firmware updates on compatible devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartControl Next at every 3 days against The Ned's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Ned ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartControl Next every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Ned | SmartControl Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Ned Limited | EFICIENCIA Y FUTURO INGENIERIA SL. |
In-app purchases
The Ned
No in-app purchases
SmartControl Next
No in-app purchases
