Comparison

PillDiary vs SmartHome Dashboard

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

Head to head
About

PillDiary

Features
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PillDiary – Medicine as Memory PillDiary is a simple, photo-based diary for your medication. Not a reminder. Not a checklist. Instead, it is a reliable way to record each pill you take — one photo at a time. Why PillDiary? • Visual Proof Every dose is recorded with a photo, so you always know you took it. No more guessing, no more doubt. • Daily Log Your medication history is displayed in a clean calendar view. Scroll back in time to see your complete record at a glance. • Trust and Sharing PillDiary creates a trustworthy history that can be shared with doctors or loved ones. It’s not just data — it’s evidence. • Private and Secure Your records belong to you. PillDiary keeps your diary private, with optional cloud backup for extra safety. Premium Features Upgrade to PillDiary Premium for more powerful tools: • Cloud backup & multi-device sync • Long-term storage of your photo history • Export logs to PDF or CSV • Family sharing: check your loved ones’ medication record • High-resolution photo support Who is PillDiary for? • Anyone who needs to track long-term medication • Families supporting elderly parents with daily medication • Patients preparing records for their doctors • People who want a simple, non-intrusive way to manage health PillDiary is not about telling you when to take your pills. It’s about remembering that you did. VIP Premium Features • Unlimited Records: Break through free version limits, record more medication information Terms & Privacy Before using this app, please carefully read our terms of service and privacy policy: • Terms of Service: https://timehound.vip/pilldiary/terms-of-service-en.html • Privacy Policy: https://timehound.vip/pilldiary/privacy-policy-en.html

About

SmartHome Dashboard

Transform your iPad into a centralized smart home control panel. Manage lighting, climate, security, and more with an elegant, customizable dashboard. A companion iPhone app provides on-the-go access to your home controls.

Highlights
  • Centralized HomeKit accessory control
  • Customizable dashboard layout
  • Widget support for lighting, climate, security, and more
  • Companion iPhone app for remote access
  • Drag-and-drop widget arrangement
  • Customizable widget names and icons
  • Day/night automatic background switching
Features
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HomeView turns your HomeKit accessories into a clear, elegant dashboard. Built specially for iPad — with a companion app for iPhone so you can check and control your home on the go. No more tapping through the Home app to find a single light: see your whole home at a glance and control everything from one screen. WIDGETS FOR EVERYTHING - Lighting – turn on/off, dim and pick a colour - Climate – temperature and humidity, with thermostat control - Curtains – open, close and position precisely - Cameras – snapshot view, tap to enlarge - Switches & fans – control them with a single tap - Scenes – activate up to three favourite scenes instantly - Alarm & locks – control your security system and smart locks - Weather, rain forecast, clock and date MADE YOUR WAY - Filter by category for quick access - Pin your most important widgets to the Overview - Arrange everything with drag and drop - Custom names and icons per widget - Choose from several background colours – or let them switch automatically between day and night - Digital or analogue clock ON YOUR IPHONE TOO Take a focused version of your home with you. Add just the devices you want, browse by category or by room, group your lights, and search across everything — built for quick glances, not a shrunk-down dashboard. Everything runs directly through HomeKit – private, secure and with no detours. No extra accounts, no third-party cloud. HomeView is optimised for iPad and turns an old or dedicated iPad into the perfect control panel for your home – on the wall, on a table or in the kitchen.

Screenshots

PillDiary4 screens
SmartHome Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartHome Dashboard at every 6 days against PillDiary's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PillDiary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SmartHome Dashboard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PillDiary ships an update monthly, SmartHome Dashboard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PillDiary versus SmartHome Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPillDiarySmartHome Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杭州引力网络技术有限公司Remco Uitdenboogaart

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PillDiary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Annual VIP$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Month VIP$2.99
  • Lifetime VIP$12.99
  • Annual VIP$24.99
4 purchases

SmartHome Dashboard

One-time4
  • Kind tip$1.99
  • Generous tip$4.99
  • HomeView Pro$6.99
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  • Amazing tip$9.99

Questions

Is PillDiary free?
PillDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartHome Dashboard free?
SmartHome Dashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PillDiary or SmartHome Dashboard have ads?
Neither PillDiary nor SmartHome Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PillDiary or SmartHome Dashboard?
PillDiary ships an update monthly, and SmartHome Dashboard every 6 days. Most recently, PillDiary was updated on October 7, 2026 and SmartHome Dashboard on October 25, 2026.

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