Comparison

Everbridge vs SmartHQ

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Neighborhood-level alerts
  • Emergency notifications
  • Crime advisories
  • Community updates
  • Employer/university alerts
  • SOS function
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

Screenshots

Everbridge4 screens
SmartHQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Everbridge ships an update every 2 months, SmartHQ every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Everbridge versus SmartHQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEverbridgeSmartHQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1.3K ratings)4.6 (88K ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.8% of reviews17.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K88K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#69 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEverbridge, Inc.HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC

Customer experience

Everbridge

All ratings1,290 ratings
Positive21.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive6.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative88.5%

SmartHQ

All ratings87,647 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1,471 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative72.6%

User reviews

Everbridge

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Everbridge

No in-app purchases

None

SmartHQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Everbridge free?
Everbridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartHQ free?
SmartHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Everbridge or SmartHQ?
SmartHQ is rated higher. Everbridge averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while SmartHQ averages 4.6 from 88K ratings.
Do Everbridge or SmartHQ have ads?
SmartHQ shows ads; Everbridge does not.
Which is updated more often, Everbridge or SmartHQ?
Everbridge ships an update every 2 months, and SmartHQ every 4 weeks. Most recently, Everbridge was updated on October 16, 2026 and SmartHQ on October 16, 2026.

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