Comparison

smart vs StatBoard

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

Head to head
About

smart

Features
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You can use the APP to monitor the measurements of the supported BLE multimeter and Clamp meter, perform remote control, view trending graphs, etc. The recorded data can be saved as CSV file. More than one meters can be connect simultaneously.

About

StatBoard

Features
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StatBoard monitors your iPhone in real time and includes a network diagnostics toolbox built for power users. The app uses native SwiftUI, runs with zero telemetry and zero tracking, shows no ads, and ships without third party libraries. Your data stays on the device. Use one app to read CPU and memory stats, scan a LAN, inspect TLS, or hash a file. StatBoard groups the utilities in a layout that supports light and dark themes. Features 1. Real Time Hardware Monitors • CPU: Live workload, per core usage, load averages, and thermal state. • Memory: Active, wired, inactive, compressed, and memory pressure. • Storage: Volume size and free space on your device. • Battery: Charge level, charging state, and low power mode. • Network: Live throughput, connection type, and path status on the dashboard. 2. Network Utilities (17 Tools) • Ping and Traceroute: Counted or continuous ping, live charts, gateway shortcut, hop list, and map based traceroute. • LAN Scanner: Subnet discovery, network map, HTTP server headers, Wake on LAN, and CVE checks. • DNS Lookup: System DNS or DNS over HTTPS with 12 resolvers, structured records, and DNSSEC on DoH. • DNS Propagation: Compare answers across global resolvers and your device. • Port Scanner: Streaming open, closed, and filtered ports with banners and TLS details. • HTTP Tester: Build requests, view a timing waterfall and redirect chain, export HAR, import cURL. • SSL Certificate and TLS Inspector: Full chain details, security findings, revocation status, export. • WHOIS Lookup: Domains, IPs, and AS numbers with referral chains and RDAP fallback. • MAC Lookup: Offline IEEE vendor data, bulk extract from pasted text, copy in common formats. • Bonjour Browser: Local services, Thread, Matter, and Matter over Bluetooth scan. • NAT / STUN Probe: NAT type, IPv6 reflexive address, and per server timing. • Blacklist Check: 15 reputation lists with optional mail server checks. • Network Diagnostics: One report scoring ping, DNS, HTTP, TLS, speed, and NAT. • Speed Test: Download and upload with a live gauge and connection timing. • Subnet Calculator: IPv4 and IPv6 subnet math. 3. On Device System Tools • PDF tools: Remove passwords from secured PDFs or strip metadata and hidden XMP. • Image Converter: Convert HEIC and other images to JPEG or PNG. • Photo Tagger: Set date, time, and GPS on up to 20 photos in one batch. • EXIF Stripper: Remove GPS, device IDs, and camera metadata from photos. • Encoder / Hash: Base64, Base64 URL, URL, hex, JWT payload decode, and hashes including SHA 256, SHA 384, SHA 512, SHA 1, MD5, and HMAC SHA 256. Hash large files in chunks, extract tokens from logs, and send text from HTTP Tester, SSL Certificate, or MAC Lookup. 4. Device Info • Marketing name, chip, display, ports, and capabilities from a bundled device database kept in sync with the dashboard card. One time purchase options available. Network Tools and System Tools require Pro Pack or an active trial.

Screenshots

smart4 screens
StatBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: smart at none against StatBoard's 2. smart also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). StatBoard's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). On price, ads 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. StatBoard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

smart ships an update every 10 months, StatBoard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
smart versus StatBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersmartStatBoard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer振军 汤Yung Kei Simon MA

In-app purchases

None

smart

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StatBoard

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Enable Pro Pack$4.99

Questions

Is smart free?
smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StatBoard free?
StatBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do smart or StatBoard have ads?
Neither smart nor StatBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, smart or StatBoard?
smart ships an update every 10 months, and StatBoard fortnightly. Most recently, smart was updated on September 29, 2026 and StatBoard on September 14, 2026.

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