Client Kit vs smaE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Client Kit
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Client Kit is a network tool for use with the IIJ GIO Remote Access Service. This tool provides an additional authentication factor for VPN connections. Client Authentication - Client authentication is one component of two-factor authentication. It uses not only the username and password but also the unique information of the connected iPhone/iPad for authentication. - When you tap the Authenticate button, the device sends its unique information to the VPN server. The VPN server verifies whether the device information matches the information registered in advance. If the information matches, communication through the VPN server is permitted. - If no device information has been registered on the VPN server, it can be registered automatically by this tool. One Time Password - A one-time password is a password that can be used only once. - You can use the one-time password for VPN authentication when you subscribe to the Matrix Authentication option. - The one-time password is obtained from the displayed random number table using predefined locations. You must accept the license agreement below. https://www.iij.ad.jp/svcsol/agreement/pdf/GAM010.pdf
smaE
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1.Remote control of various smart devices 2.Operate various smart devices with the one app 3.Build a smart home that suits you by combining devices and rules 4.Easy setup
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: smaE at 12.0 against Client Kit's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Client Kit ships an update every 22 months, smaE every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Client Kit | smaE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 19 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. | UME co. ltd |
In-app purchases
Client Kit
No in-app purchases
smaE
No in-app purchases
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