Comparison

SA Smart World vs Iglu SmartHome

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

Head to head
About

SA Smart World

Features
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere with your smartphone 2. Synchronous control: control multiple devices with a single application 3. Timer: set a timer to perform many functions 4. Device sharing: Share devices with family members 5. Easy connection and use: Simple installation, quick connection, easy use.

About

Iglu SmartHome

Features
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KEY FEATURES UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Works with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter and more. You can use all your favourite devices without switching apps. SMART AUTOMATION Create routines triggered by time, sensors, your presence or device actions. One tap or no taps โ€” your home will respond. VOICE & REMOTE CONTROL Talk to your home via voice assistant and manage it from anywhere. INSTANT ALERTS Get notified when it matters: e.g., motion detected, door unlocked, water leak spotted. PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST Stay safe with encrypted connection, clear permissions, secure cloud or local backups. SMART ENERGY MANAGEMENT See how much energy your devices use. Schedule or automate to save power and cut bills. SAFE SHARING Add family members or guests with custom access and time-based permissions.

Screenshots

SA Smart World4 screens
Iglu SmartHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Iglu SmartHome at every 5 months against SA Smart World's every 14 months. Iglu SmartHome also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SA Smart World ships an update every 14 months, Iglu SmartHome every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SA Smart World versus Iglu SmartHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSA Smart WorldIglu SmartHome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS14.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size220 MB268 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHieu Pham TrungIGLU Tech

In-app purchases

None

SA Smart World

No in-app purchases

None

Iglu SmartHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SA Smart World free?
SA Smart World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iglu SmartHome free?
Iglu SmartHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SA Smart World or Iglu SmartHome have ads?
Neither SA Smart World nor Iglu SmartHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SA Smart World or Iglu SmartHome?
SA Smart World ships an update every 14 months, and Iglu SmartHome every 5 months. Most recently, SA Smart World was updated on October 27, 2026 and Iglu SmartHome on October 13, 2026.

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