Everbridge vs SmartHQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Everbridge
Receive critical alerts and important community updates directly on your mobile device from public safety agencies and your employer or university. Stay informed about emergencies, crime advisories, and organizational announcements.
- Neighborhood-level alerts
- Emergency notifications
- Crime advisories
- Community updates
- Employer/university alerts
- SOS function
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In partnership with thousands of public safety agencies, Everbridge offers the most trusted information available at a neighborhood level to keep residents informed - all delivered directly to your mobile device. Messages range from emergencies and crime advisories to important announcements, reminders and community updates. You can also connect with your employer or university to receive vital information during critical events or while managing your response to an incident. Your workplace, school, or similar organization may also allow you to view your schedule or create your own alert to send an SOS when in need of assistance.
SmartHQ
Control and monitor smart appliances from multiple brands in one app. Receive notifications, update software, and personalize settings. Get expert help and track energy usage.
- Remote appliance control
- Appliance notifications
- Software updates
- Personalized settings
- Voice integration
- Energy/water usage monitoring
- AI cooking recipes
- Product registration
- Expert assistance
- Proactive service alerts
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SmartHQ: Your Connected Home Command Center Effortlessly control your smart appliances from GE Appliances, Profile, Café, Monogram, Fisher & Paykel, and Haier – all in one app. KEY FEATURES: • REMOTE CONTROL – Monitor and control your appliances from anywhere, ensuring peace of mind and convenience. • STAY INFORMED - Receive timely notifications about your appliances, including alerts and updates. • SOFTWARE UPDATES - Keep your appliances running smoothly with the latest software updates and access new features as they become available. • PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE - Create shortcuts for frequently used functions and download new appliance modes. • VOICE INTEGRATION – Add your appliances to Amazon Alexa and Google Home hubs for voice control. • MONITOR ENERGY & WATER USAGE - Gain insights into your appliance's energy and water consumption, helping you make informed choices. • ENHANCED COOKING EXPERIENCE - Generate cooking recipes using Flavorly AI. Monitor your oven's progress with the built-in camera and pair accessories such as smart cookware and probes. • CONVENIENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION - Register all your GE appliances, even non-Wi-Fi models, for quick access to manuals, specs, and support. • GET EXPERT HELP - Access the SmartHQ Assistant for answers to your appliance questions. • PROACTIVE SERVICE - Receive service alerts when your appliance needs attention and use the diagnostics tool to troubleshoot issues. • SCHEDULE SERVICE - Schedule a technician visit or access appliance support contact information. *Note: Features may vary depending on your appliance model and country of residence. REMOTE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a compatible SmartHQ-enabled appliance or SmartHQ Connect module. SmartHQ Connect modules can be purchased online: https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/spec/PBX23W00Y0?SpecType=SpecType. OPTIONAL APP PERMISSIONS: • Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth/BLE - Used for commissioning nearby appliances. • Notifications - Used for product updates and status notifications. • Camera/Media Files - Used for Flavorly Picture to Recipe feature. - To scan QR codes to add appliances. - To scan product barcodes and provide recipes. • Precise Location - Used for enabling Automation feature (i.e. Home/Away mode).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartHQ at 4.6 against Everbridge's 2.0. SmartHQ also leads on ratings volume (88K vs 1.3K) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). Everbridge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartHQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHQ has 88K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Everbridge's written reviews are positive against 17% of SmartHQ's.
Everbridge ships an update every 2 months, SmartHQ every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Everbridge | SmartHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1.3K ratings) | 4.6 (88K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | 17.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | 88K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #69 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 259 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Everbridge, Inc. | HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC |
Customer experience
Everbridge
SmartHQ
User reviews
Everbridge
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helpful information
- 👍 Able to connect with work and home
- 🚀 Great idea
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Buggy and squirrelly
- 🐛 Keeps logging out
SmartHQ
From 88K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to connect
- 👍 Convenient notifications
- 👍 Helpful for laundry efficiency
- 👍 Automation and scheduling
- 👍 Integrated with Amazon
Room to improve
- 🐛 Account verification issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Limited functionality
- 🐛 Intrusive data collection
Bugs and requests
Everbridge
Reported bugs
6 issues- Login issues
- Inability to subscribe to alerts
- Notifications not working as expected
- App crashing on launch
- Incompatibility with newer devices
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- Confusing and inconsistent user interface
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to delete notifications
- Streamlined user experience
- Better integration with existing services
- More customization options
SmartHQ
Reported bugs
6 issues- Account verification loop
- Inability to connect appliances to WiFi
- Crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate cycle tracking
- Disconnection issues
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- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
7 requests- Allow setting favorites as default
- Provide more granular control over appliance settings
- Integrate with smart home platforms
- Add more customization options
- Improve notification controls
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- Provide access to appliance manuals
- Enable remote control of all appliance functions
In-app purchases
Everbridge
No in-app purchases
SmartHQ
No in-app purchases









