ELEGRP HOME vs SmartBQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ELEGRP HOME
Control your smart home devices remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Automate actions with smart scenes, schedules, and timers, or use voice commands for hands-free operation. Enjoy a cozier and safer home environment with seamless device integration.
- Remote device control
- Voice control integration
- Smart scene automation
- Schedules and timers
- Tap-to-run instructions
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With ELEGRP HOME App, you can connect all you ELEGRP smart devices in one place and enjoy a smarter, cozier and safer home. 【Control from Anywhere】 Turn ELEGRP smart devices on and off from anywhere with your smartphone, whether you are at home, in the office or on vacation. 【Voice Control】 Enjoy the hands-free convenience of controlling the smart devices with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. 【Smart Scene】 Allow smart devices being automatically triggered by conditions, schedules and timers, or manually control these devices simultaneously with tap-to-run instructions.
SmartBQ
Control your smart appliances remotely for a more effortless life. Manage devices like ice makers, activate self-cleaning, and schedule operations from anywhere via your smartphone.
- Remote appliance control
- Instant ice making
- Self-cleaning activation
- Scheduled operations
- Easy support access
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Smarter appliances for a more effortless life. Start Your Smarter Life Here. Take full control of your smart appliances anytime, anywhere with SmartBQ. Designed for intelligent devices like ice makers and more, SmartBQ makes your daily life easier and smarter. Key Features: - Remote Control: Start, stop, and manage your appliances from anywhere via your smartphone. - Instant Ice Making: Prepare fresh ice on demand—no matter where you are. - Self-Cleaning: Activate and monitor your device’s automatic cleaning for hassle-free maintenance. - Scheduled Operations: Set timers and plan your appliance’s work according to your lifestyle. - Easy Support Access: Contact customer service whenever you need help. Experience convenience, efficiency, and smart living—all at your fingertips with SmartBQ. Download now and turn your home into a smarter place!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartBQ at 5.0 against ELEGRP HOME's 3.6. SmartBQ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ELEGRP HOME's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SmartBQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ELEGRP HOME has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ELEGRP HOME ships an update every 2 months, SmartBQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ELEGRP HOME | SmartBQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suzhou Ele Mfg Co., Ltd. | BESTQI INTERNATIONAL LLC |
Customer experience
ELEGRP HOME
SmartBQ
In-app purchases
ELEGRP HOME
No in-app purchases
SmartBQ
No in-app purchases
