CTBI Advantage vs SmartBQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CTBI Advantage
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The CTBI Advantage Mobile App provides users access to the benefits and services made available to them through their eligible account. Users enjoy convenient access to their benefits while on the go! Some benefits and features displayed may not be available in your program. Please contact your financial institution to learn more about your program’s benefits.
SmartBQ
Control your smart appliances remotely for a more effortless life. Manage devices like ice makers, activate self-cleaning, and schedule operations from anywhere via your smartphone.
- Remote appliance control
- Instant ice making
- Self-cleaning activation
- Scheduled operations
- Easy support access
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Smarter appliances for a more effortless life. Start Your Smarter Life Here. Take full control of your smart appliances anytime, anywhere with SmartBQ. Designed for intelligent devices like ice makers and more, SmartBQ makes your daily life easier and smarter. Key Features: - Remote Control: Start, stop, and manage your appliances from anywhere via your smartphone. - Instant Ice Making: Prepare fresh ice on demand—no matter where you are. - Self-Cleaning: Activate and monitor your device’s automatic cleaning for hassle-free maintenance. - Scheduled Operations: Set timers and plan your appliance’s work according to your lifestyle. - Easy Support Access: Contact customer service whenever you need help. Experience convenience, efficiency, and smart living—all at your fingertips with SmartBQ. Download now and turn your home into a smarter place!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CTBI Advantage at 13.0 against SmartBQ's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads 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.
CTBI Advantage ships an update monthly, SmartBQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CTBI Advantage | SmartBQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Community Trust Bank | BESTQI INTERNATIONAL LLC |
In-app purchases
CTBI Advantage
No in-app purchases
SmartBQ
No in-app purchases
