Comparison

Devialet Expert Remote vs Shelly Smart Control

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

Head to head
About

Devialet Expert Remote

Control your Devialet amplifier remotely from your iOS device. This app provides a deported information screen, displaying volume and source settings for an enhanced user experience. It supports multiple Devialet units and offers a sleek interface for easy operation.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Devialet amplifiers
  • Deported information screen
  • Volume and source selection
  • Sleek user interface
  • Support for multiple Devialet units
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Devialet Expert Remote lets you remote control your Devialet amplifier from any iOS device and includes a deported information screen for the best possible Devialet user experience. Instructions: 1) Upgrade your Devialet to the latest firmware available on http://www.devialet.com 2) Connect your iOS device and your Devialet to the same network 3) Start the Remote app, your Devialet should be detected automatically Features: - Sleek user interface - Volume and source selection - Remote control your Devialet from your iOS device - Deported display of your Devialet volume and source settings - Support for multiple Devialet

About

Shelly Smart Control

Remotely monitor and control smart home devices from anywhere, either through the cloud or your local network. Manage lights, appliances, and sensors, and create custom automation scenes. Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LAN connectivity for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Local network control
  • Device monitoring
  • Custom scheduling
  • Scene creation
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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This app offers the possibility to control all Shelly devices remotely. You can monitor and control your devices from anywhere (by using the cloud option) or, if you do not want the Cloud option, you will still be able to monitor and control your devices from within your local network. Shelly devices do not need to be connected to the cloud or to send data there. The Shelly Home Automation portfolio includes a variety of relay switches, sensors, plugs, bulbs, and other controllers, all connected and controlled through your Wi-Fi network. The new Shelly Plus and Shelly Pro lines of products additionally support Bluetooth connectivity for faster device inclusion and communication, and the new Shelly Pro line offers LAN and Wi-Fi usage simultaneously. The entire Shelly portfolio is available at https://shelly.cloud/ Shelly devices are suitable to control lights, garage doors, curtains, window blinds, or other appliances, trigger actions based on certain parameters from sensor devices. Devices provide near real time notification on changes of the parameters they are measuring - energy consumption, temperature other environment values. All Shelly devices have: - Embedded Web server - Wi-Fi control and connectivity - APIs for observation and control A user account is required to access, include, and control Shelly devices through the application. Once Shelly account is registered, you can: - Connect the devices to an existing W-Fi network or use their Access Point mode locally to control other Shelly devices; - Include, manage, and operate as many Shelly devices as you need; - Configure devices and manage individual settings on every device; - Configure custom scheduling for automatic actions; - Create personalized rooms for more convenient organising and control of the devices; - Define custom Groups of devices to control multiple devices with one command within the app; - Build simple and complex scenes by combining Shelly devices to trigger certain actions in your home automation; - Monitor current and past electrical power consumption of the electrical circuit(s) and loads (for Shelly devices equipped with Power-measuring capabilities); - Build complex automation solutions for improved energy and operational efficiency; - Receive real time alerts and notifications based on your preference. Shelly devices are compatible with other widely used both local and cloud-based home automation platforms like Google Home or Alexa.

Screenshots

Devialet Expert Remote4 screens
Shelly Smart Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shelly Smart Control at 3.2 against Devialet Expert Remote's 2.3. Shelly Smart Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (48% vs 28%). Devialet Expert Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shelly Smart Control holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 87 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Devialet Expert Remote's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shelly Smart Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Devialet Expert Remote ships an update every 6 months, Shelly Smart Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Devialet Expert Remote versus Shelly Smart Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevialet Expert RemoteShelly Smart Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (23 ratings)3.2 (87 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews47.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2387 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevialetSHELLY EUROPE EOOD

Customer experience

Devialet Expert Remote

All ratings23 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral17.4%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative64.9%

Shelly Smart Control

All ratings87 ratings
Positive51.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative39.1%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral13.1%
Negative39.3%

In-app purchases

None

Devialet Expert Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Shelly Smart Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Devialet Expert Remote free?
Devialet Expert Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shelly Smart Control free?
Shelly Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Devialet Expert Remote or Shelly Smart Control?
Shelly Smart Control is rated higher. Devialet Expert Remote averages 2.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Shelly Smart Control averages 3.2 from 87 ratings.
Do Devialet Expert Remote or Shelly Smart Control have ads?
Neither Devialet Expert Remote nor Shelly Smart Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Devialet Expert Remote or Shelly Smart Control?
Devialet Expert Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Shelly Smart Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Devialet Expert Remote was updated on October 5, 2026 and Shelly Smart Control on October 12, 2026.

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