Comparison

Smart Firefly vs Skillos

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

Head to head

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About

Smart Firefly

Features

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We are Firefly. Seamless smart tech for sustainable buildings. We help create smarter, more energy-efficient buildings with connected lighting, sensors and energy monitoring — all easy to install and a joy to work with. Our tools and Plug & Play products are designed with users in mind. From installers to building owners, we make the experience smoother, smarter and more impactful. Lighten your work. Focus on what matters.

About

Skillos

Features

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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously 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

Screenshots

Smart Firefly3 screens

Skillos4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smart Firefly and Skillos are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Smart Firefly ships an update every 6 months, Skillos every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

Smart Firefly versus Skillos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Smart Firefly	Skillos
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	206 MB	155 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Firefly Edge B.V.	INALINE LTD

In-app purchases

None

Smart Firefly

No in-app purchases

None

Skillos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Firefly free?

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

Is Skillos free?

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

Do Smart Firefly or Skillos have ads?

Neither Smart Firefly nor Skillos shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Smart Firefly or Skillos?

Smart Firefly ships an update every 6 months, and Skillos every 3 months. Most recently, Smart Firefly was updated on October 3, 2026 and Skillos on September 30, 2026.