Comparison

elero NFC vs SmartAnwis

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

Head to head
About

elero NFC

Features
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The elero NFC App enables fast, intuitive and secure programming of NFC-enabled elero control devices. With its clear and user-friendly interface, the app guides you step by step through the entire programming process—without additional tools or complicated settings. Key Features 1. Easy NFC programming: Configure control devices with your smartphone or tablet—simply by holding the device close. 2. Channels, groups & events: Conveniently create, edit and manage all relevant structures. 3. Event overview: Display and adjust all events associated with each channel. 4. Share configurations: Transfer completed settings to other NFC-enabled smartphones and tablets—ideal for teamwork and service operations. 5. Save time every day: The intuitive design reduces effort during installation, maintenance and parameter setup. 6. Quick transfer: Hold your NFC-enabled device to the control unit and apply settings with just a few taps. The elero NFC App is a smart and innovative solution for effortless programming of NFC-enabled elero control devices.

About

SmartAnwis

Features
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SmartAnwis app allows you to control your motorized window coverings more freely on smartphone. Please configure your SmartAnwis APP account, Bridge and motorized window coverings on SmartAnwis APP before use. With SmartAnwis App, you can: - Control up to 30 motorized window coverings - Control up to 20 rooms - Control up to 20 scenes - Control up to 20 timers SmartAnwis is a WiFi to RF bi-directional controller with integrated RS485 interface. It builds a connection via user's WiFi router at home and enables user to control motorized window coverings and sun shading products with designated smartphone.

Screenshots

elero NFC4 screens
SmartAnwis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartAnwis at 10.0 against elero NFC's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

elero NFC ships an update every 2 months, SmartAnwis every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
elero NFC versus SmartAnwis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterelero NFCSmartAnwis
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB100 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerelero GmbHANWIS Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

elero NFC

No in-app purchases

None

SmartAnwis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is elero NFC free?
elero NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartAnwis free?
SmartAnwis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do elero NFC or SmartAnwis have ads?
Neither elero NFC nor SmartAnwis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, elero NFC or SmartAnwis?
elero NFC ships an update every 2 months, and SmartAnwis every 3 months. Most recently, elero NFC was updated on October 25, 2026 and SmartAnwis on October 25, 2026.

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