Comparison

MP SmartEnergy vs Iglu SmartHome

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

Head to head
About

MP SmartEnergy

Control and monitor your smart heating and cooling devices from your phone. Track energy consumption and costs in real-time to make informed decisions and save money. Create custom schedules and scenes for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Energy consumption tracking
  • Cost monitoring
  • Custom schedules
  • Personalized scenes
  • Device organization
Features
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Masterplug SmartEnergy: Effortless Control, Smarter Savings Masterplug SmartEnergy puts the power of smart energy management in your hands. Seamlessly connect, control, and monitor your Masterplug smart heating and cooling devicesβ€”all while keeping an eye on energy consumption and costs. Simply input your tariff details, and Masterplug SmartEnergy live tracking provides insight into your energy usage. Thanks to its advanced inbuilt smart monitoring chip, you'll stay informed and empowered to make cost-saving decisions, avoiding those unexpected high bills. Key Features: - Effortless Control: Instantly switch devices ON/OFF from your phone. - Easy Device Management: Add and organise all your smart devices with ease. - Comprehensive Functionality: Access and adjust every mode and function. - Personalised Scenes & Commands: Create custom scenes and commands tailored to your lifestyle. - Smart Scheduling: Set weekly schedules and timers for ultimate convenience. - Cost Transparency: Apply your tariff rates to accurately monitor energy costs. - Energy Insights: Track your energy consumption and expenses in real time.

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 β€” 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

MP SmartEnergy4 screens
Iglu SmartHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Iglu SmartHome at every 5 months against MP SmartEnergy's every 21 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 Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MP SmartEnergy ships an update every 21 months, Iglu SmartHome every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
MP SmartEnergy versus Iglu SmartHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMP SmartEnergyIglu SmartHome
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 5 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS14.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size206 MB268 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLuceco plcIGLU Tech

In-app purchases

None

MP SmartEnergy

No in-app purchases

None

Iglu SmartHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MP SmartEnergy free?
MP SmartEnergy 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 MP SmartEnergy or Iglu SmartHome have ads?
Neither MP SmartEnergy nor Iglu SmartHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MP SmartEnergy or Iglu SmartHome?
MP SmartEnergy ships an update every 21 months, and Iglu SmartHome every 5 months. Most recently, MP SmartEnergy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Iglu SmartHome on October 28, 2026.

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