Comparison

smart vs VBMS Portal

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

Head to head

smart-me Installer

About

smart

Features

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smart-me Installer: Fast. Simply. Secure. Welcome to smart-me Installer, the user-friendly app that revolutionizes the commissioning of your smart-me meters and Pico charging stations. Our app was developed to give you a smooth, fast and secure installation. Convincing advantages Our app offers you a number of convincing advantages: - Time saving: Fast and efficient commissioning. - Error prevention: Automatic device detection and troubleshooting. - Security: Encrypted data transmission and reliable function. Support: Extensive in-app support options

About

VBMS Portal

Features

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The VBMS App, developed and owned by Codentech Company, enables clients to securely connect to and access their business management system through a convenient mobile application.

Screenshots

smart4 screens

VBMS Portal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VBMS Portal at every 6 days against smart's every 2 months. VBMS Portal also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

smart ships an update every 2 months, VBMS Portal every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

smart versus VBMS Portal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	smart	VBMS Portal
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 6 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	15.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	31 MB	40 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	smart-me AG	Rothana Ung

In-app purchases

None

smart

No in-app purchases

None

VBMS Portal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is smart free?

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

Is VBMS Portal free?

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

Do smart or VBMS Portal have ads?

Neither smart nor VBMS Portal shows ads.

Which is updated more often, smart or VBMS Portal?

smart ships an update every 2 months, and VBMS Portal every 6 days. Most recently, smart was updated on September 10, 2026 and VBMS Portal on September 2, 2026.