Comparison

G.Smart 4.0 vs HiConnect

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

Head to head

About

G.Smart 4.0

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

About

HiConnect

Features

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Aplicativo para conectar dispositivos Hilab.

Screenshots

G.Smart 4.04 screens

HiConnect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HiConnect at every 2 weeks against G.Smart 4.0's every 20 months. G.Smart 4.0's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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

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

G.Smart 4.0 ships an update every 20 months, HiConnect every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

G.Smart 4.0 versus HiConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	G.Smart 4.0	HiConnect
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 20 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	173 MB	22 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Garen Automacao SA	Hi Technologies

In-app purchases

None

G.Smart 4.0

No in-app purchases

None

HiConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G.Smart 4.0 free?

G.Smart 4.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HiConnect free?

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

Do G.Smart 4.0 or HiConnect have ads?

Neither G.Smart 4.0 nor HiConnect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, G.Smart 4.0 or HiConnect?

G.Smart 4.0 ships an update every 20 months, and HiConnect every 2 weeks. Most recently, G.Smart 4.0 was updated on September 21, 2026 and HiConnect on September 21, 2026.