Comparison

Hard vs Smart Grid Connect

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

Head to head
About

Hard

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HARD-TOP IS AN APP THAT ALLOWS YOU TO CONTROL all new and pre-existing Teleco systems, AT ANY TIME AND FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE. You just need to download the free app and install a Daisy Box, which will communicate with all your Teleco devices via radio signal. Truly simple to use, thanks to an intuitive and functional interface that reproduces the rooms in your home. Voice Control When you come home with your hands full with shopping bags, just say β€œswitch on the lights” to activate the lighting with your voice, using Google Home and Amazon smart speakers. www.hardtop-pergola.com

About

Smart Grid Connect

Features
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SG Connect is your go-to app for managing energy consumption at home or in your business. Connect devices like solar panels, battery systems, and smart meters to optimize energy usage and reduce costs using advanced algorithms designed for efficiency and surplus storage. Key Features of SG Connect: β€’ Smart Management: Easily adjust device operations to match your needs. β€’ Energy Savings: Lower your bills with optimized energy consumption. β€’ Full Control: Monitor and manage energy in real-time – anytime, anywhere. β€’ Relay Management β€’ Device Integration: Seamlessly connect solar panels, batteries, and smart meters. β€’ Energy Market Access: Participate in energy markets and unlock earning opportunities. SG Connect is designed to be fast, user-friendly, and accessible to everyone. Download the app today and take control of your energy! Note: The displayed data is for informational purposes only. NGEN does not guarantee the accuracy of the data provided.

Screenshots

Hard4 screens
Smart Grid Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Grid Connect at every 3 weeks against Hard's every 5 months. Hard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hard ships an update every 5 months, Smart Grid Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Hard versus Smart Grid Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardSmart Grid Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleco Automation SrlNGEN d.o.o.

In-app purchases

None

Hard

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Grid Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hard free?
Hard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Grid Connect free?
Smart Grid Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hard or Smart Grid Connect have ads?
Neither Hard nor Smart Grid Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hard or Smart Grid Connect?
Hard ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Grid Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hard was updated on October 14, 2026 and Smart Grid Connect on October 5, 2026.

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