SmartConnect vs Sourceful Energy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartConnect
Easily connect ESP-powered devices to your Wi-Fi network without remembering passwords. Enter credentials once to connect multiple devices and networks securely stored on your device.
- Connect ESP devices to Wi-Fi
- Smartconfig technology
- Password-free setup
- Secure credential storage
- Connect multiple devices
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This app allows you to easily connect your ESP powered devices to your Wifi network using smartconfig. No need to remember any passwords, just enter them one time and connect as many devices and networks as you want. The credentials will be securely stored locally on your devices keychain.
Sourceful Energy
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Seamlessly connect your energy devices to Sourceful and unlock live monitoring of your production and consumption. Track imports, exports, and storage for a complete view of your home’s energy flow and optimize it through smart control Stay in control with live spot price updates and peak demand monitoring, complete with alerts that help you shift usage and save money. With Sourceful, you always get a transparent overview of your energy, simple, clear, and designed to empower smarter choices. Key Features: Live energy production & consumption data Data history & insights to track your progress Transparent import, export, and usage overviews Spot price tracking & cost management Peak demand monitoring with alerts Works with Sourceful Zap & Blixt for seamless integration Join the Sourceful community today. Together we make energy smarter, cleaner, and more rewarding.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartConnect at daily against Sourceful Energy's every 2 weeks. SmartConnect also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 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.
SmartConnect ships an update daily, Sourceful Energy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartConnect | Sourceful Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codeatelier GmbH | Sourceful Labs AB |
In-app purchases
SmartConnect
No in-app purchases
Sourceful Energy
No in-app purchases
Questions
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