# SMS Camp vs Bryant SmartHome

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Camp at 4.9 against Bryant SmartHome's 3.5. SMS Camp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Bryant SmartHome's advantage is ratings volume (816 vs 16) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SMS Camp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bryant SmartHome has 816 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS Camp ships an update every 2 months, Bryant SmartHome fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Camp | Bryant SmartHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-camp/id6472000959/reviews)** | [3.5 (816 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bryant-smarthome/id6737677964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **816** |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [St. Mark's School of Southborough, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/971866638) | [Bryant Heating & Cooling](https://appshunter.io/developer/798866473) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Camp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-camp/id6472000959)

Stay informed about all activities at St. Mark's Summer with this app. Access photos, newsletters, event calendars, and receive timely reminders. Download or share photos directly from the app and easily add events to your personal calendar.

**Highlights:** Photo albums with download/share options, Event calendar with save-to-calendar functionality, Weekly newsletter updates, Newsfeeds with news and photos, Targeted push notifications for reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bryant SmartHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bryant-smarthome/id6737677964)

Control your compatible Bryant home comfort system remotely. Set custom schedules, monitor energy usage, and receive real-time alerts to maintain your ideal home environment from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote control of temperature and humidity, Customizable smart schedules, Energy usage tracking and insights, Real-time system alerts, Personalized comfort settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works fine
- 🚀 Improved over old app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🔨 Made it worse
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
- 🔍 Harder to access information
- 🔌 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Can't change between heating and cooling
- Doesn't detect air conditioner
- Schedules not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add cooling mode
- Show heating/cooling status
- Integrate with HomeKit
- Improve notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Camp free?

SMS Camp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bryant SmartHome free?

Bryant SmartHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Camp or Bryant SmartHome?

SMS Camp is rated higher. SMS Camp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bryant SmartHome averages 3.5 from 816 ratings.

### Do SMS Camp or Bryant SmartHome have ads?

Neither SMS Camp nor Bryant SmartHome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Camp or Bryant SmartHome?

SMS Camp ships an update every 2 months, and Bryant SmartHome fortnightly. Most recently, SMS Camp was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bryant SmartHome on October 25, 2026.

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