Comparison

Skillos vs Smartphonekey

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

Head to head

Smart home

Smart access control

About

Skillos

Features

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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices

About

Smartphonekey

Features

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SmartphoneKey is a smart, user-friendly access control solution designed for residents, property managers, and Airbnb hosts. Tenants and residents enjoy seamless, app-free access using secure key cards or by adding SmartphoneKey to their Apple or Google wallets, ensuring entry even if their phone’s battery is dead. Property managers can enhance building security and simplify access management with easy, wireless installation. Airbnb hosts can provide guests with convenient, keyless entry, improving their experience with secure digital keys.

Screenshots

Skillos4 screens

Smartphonekey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smartphonekey at weekly against Skillos's every 3 months. Skillos's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skillos ships an update every 3 months, Smartphonekey weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Skillos versus Smartphonekey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Skillos	Smartphonekey
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Weekly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	237 MB	126 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	INALINE LTD	Smartphonekey

In-app purchases

None

Skillos

No in-app purchases

None

Smartphonekey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skillos free?

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

Is Smartphonekey free?

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

Do Skillos or Smartphonekey have ads?

Neither Skillos nor Smartphonekey shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Skillos or Smartphonekey?

Skillos ships an update every 3 months, and Smartphonekey weekly. Most recently, Skillos was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smartphonekey on October 10, 2026.