VX vs Point SmartHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VX
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This app will allow the user to achieve network connectivity for the test set, using an iOS device’s hotspot feature. Additional features include automatic R-Server result upload and job information sync. Make sure you always have the latest version to benefit from the newest features.
Point SmartHome
Manage your home WiFi network effortlessly with an intuitive interface. Monitor connected devices, troubleshoot issues, and implement parental controls for a better WiFi experience.
- WiFi network setup
- Device monitoring
- Network troubleshooting
- Parental controls
- Access limiting
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Point Broadband's Point SmartHome powered by Plume makes it easy to set up, monitor and manage your WiFi network - all from the app's award winning intuitive design. Gain control over your home WiFi to check who's online, fix issues with your network, set parental controls like limiting access during homework or mealtimes, plus more. Welcome to a whole new WiFi Experience with Point SmartHome.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VX at every 2 months against Point SmartHome's every 8 months. Point SmartHome's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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.
VX ships an update every 2 months, Point SmartHome every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VX | Point SmartHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 361 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VeEX Inc | Plume Design, Inc. |
In-app purchases
VX
No in-app purchases
Point SmartHome
No in-app purchases
