BLACK+DECKER Smart vs SmartBQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLACK+DECKER Smart
This app connects your smart home appliances, allowing you to control them remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for a more convenient smart living experience.
- Remote appliance control
- Manage multiple devices
- Automated timer functions
- Device sharing with family
- Quick device connection
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BLACK+DECKER APP provides a convenient way for your smart life. Connecting smart devices with your home appliances, an easy way of living is just within one click away. 1. Remote control: control your home appliances anywhere 2. Multiple control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
SmartBQ
Control your smart appliances remotely for a more effortless life. Manage devices like ice makers, activate self-cleaning, and schedule operations from anywhere via your smartphone.
- Remote appliance control
- Instant ice making
- Self-cleaning activation
- Scheduled operations
- Easy support access
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Smarter appliances for a more effortless life. Start Your Smarter Life Here. Take full control of your smart appliances anytime, anywhere with SmartBQ. Designed for intelligent devices like ice makers and more, SmartBQ makes your daily life easier and smarter. Key Features: - Remote Control: Start, stop, and manage your appliances from anywhere via your smartphone. - Instant Ice Making: Prepare fresh ice on demand—no matter where you are. - Self-Cleaning: Activate and monitor your device’s automatic cleaning for hassle-free maintenance. - Scheduled Operations: Set timers and plan your appliance’s work according to your lifestyle. - Easy Support Access: Contact customer service whenever you need help. Experience convenience, efficiency, and smart living—all at your fingertips with SmartBQ. Download now and turn your home into a smarter place!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartBQ at 5.0 against BLACK+DECKER Smart's 4.4. SmartBQ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months). BLACK+DECKER Smart's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SmartBQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLACK+DECKER Smart has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BLACK+DECKER Smart ships an update every 19 months, SmartBQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLACK+DECKER Smart | SmartBQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | BESTQI INTERNATIONAL LLC |
Customer experience
BLACK+DECKER Smart
SmartBQ
In-app purchases
BLACK+DECKER Smart
No in-app purchases
SmartBQ
No in-app purchases
