Comparison

Smartware Studio vs RFCheck

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

Head to head
About

Smartware Studio

Features
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The mobile application for Smartware Studio allows your users to access several Studio features such as Core, Projects, Management, and Timesheets from any location. File features enable users to view any files for any projects in both the Project Tree and Network Tree.

About

RFCheck

Features
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RFCheck is a diagnostic application designed for lighting manufacturers to validate the sub-GHz radio communication performance and dimming functionality of embedded wireless nLight® AIR control devices. This tool ensures proper device installation, antenna placement, and wireless operation during luminaire production and testing. Key Features: • Signal Strength Verification: Measure RF performance to confirm correct antenna and device placement. • Dimming Capability Testing: Verify dimming functionality for connected devices. • Custom RSSI Thresholds: Set and apply custom RSSI values for pass/fail criteria. • Remote Device Reset: Reset wireless nLight AIR control devices directly from the app for troubleshooting. • QR Code Scanning & Manual Entry: Easily add devices using QR codes or manual input for streamlined testing. RFCheck provides manufacturers with the confidence that wireless nLight AIR devices meet functional performance standards before leaving the factory.

Screenshots

Smartware Studio3 screens
RFCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smartware Studio at 12.2 against RFCheck's 15.0. 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

Smartware Studio ships an update every 2 months, RFCheck monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Smartware Studio versus RFCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartware StudioRFCheck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartware Technologies Group, LLCAcuity Brands Lighting, Inc

In-app purchases

None

Smartware Studio

No in-app purchases

None

RFCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smartware Studio free?
Smartware Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RFCheck free?
RFCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smartware Studio or RFCheck have ads?
Neither Smartware Studio nor RFCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartware Studio or RFCheck?
Smartware Studio ships an update every 2 months, and RFCheck monthly. Most recently, Smartware Studio was updated on September 8, 2026 and RFCheck on September 20, 2026.

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