# Alex Voice Command setup dot vs Smart Home

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Home at 4.5 against Alex Voice Command setup dot's 3.9. Smart Home also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 7) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). Alex Voice Command setup dot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alex Voice Command setup dot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Smart Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Home holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home has 8.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alex Voice Command setup dot ships an update every 11 days, Smart Home fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alex Voice Command setup dot | Smart Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alex-voice-command-setup-dot/id6498712342/reviews) | **[4.5 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-remote-control/id6738117098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 46 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shardaben Katharotiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835644005) | [LeoStudio Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700204948) |

## What reviewers say

### Alex Voice Command setup dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alex-voice-command-setup-dot/id6498712342)

This smart assistant uses voice commands to answer questions and execute tasks. Practice voice skills, get weather updates, traffic reports, headlines, and enjoy comedy routines. It offers various subscription plans for continued access.

**Highlights:** Voice command execution, Weather forecasts, Traffic reports, Latest headlines, Comedy routines, Inquiry variety

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Command 4 Alex Tools | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Command 4 Alex Tools | $4.99 | per month |
| Voice Command 4 Alex Tools | $12.99 | per year |


### Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-remote-control/id6738117098)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #111 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control a vast array of smart home devices from different brands in one unified app. Organize devices by room, create custom automations, and share access with family members for a more convenient and connected living space.

**Highlights:** Unified device control, Support for 7,600+ brands, Organize by rooms/zones, Customizable scenes and routines, Family sharing of device access

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced subscription
- 🚫 No free option
- 💰 Expensive service
- 🤯 Confusing/misleading
- 🤖 Poor app design

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot add device without subscription
- Subscription screen keeps appearing

**Requested features**

- Ability to use app without subscription
- Clearer pricing and subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alex Voice Command setup dot free?

Alex Voice Command setup dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Home free?

Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alex Voice Command setup dot or Smart Home?

Smart Home is rated higher. Alex Voice Command setup dot averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Smart Home averages 4.5 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Alex Voice Command setup dot or Smart Home have ads?

Smart Home shows ads; Alex Voice Command setup dot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alex Voice Command setup dot or Smart Home?

Alex Voice Command setup dot ships an update every 11 days, and Smart Home fortnightly. Most recently, Alex Voice Command setup dot was updated on November 10, 2026 and Smart Home on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*