PillDiary vs SmartHome Dashboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PillDiary
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
PillDiary ships an update monthly, SmartHome Dashboard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PillDiary | SmartHome Dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 杭州引力网络技术有限公司 | Remco Uitdenboogaart |
In-app purchases
PillDiary
- Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
- Annual VIP$6.991 Year
- Month VIP$2.99
- Lifetime VIP$12.99
- Annual VIP$24.99
SmartHome Dashboard
- Kind tip$1.99
- Generous tip$4.99
- HomeView Pro$6.99
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- Amazing tip$9.99
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