Comparison

Smart Silence vs PiggyNotes

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

Head to head
About

Smart Silence

This app automatically manages your device's Do Not Disturb mode based on your location. It uses geofencing to detect when you enter quiet zones like meetings or classrooms, prompting you to activate DND for fewer interruptions.

Highlights
  • Automatic Do Not Disturb activation
  • GPS-based geofencing
  • Shortcut integration
  • Time-sensitive alerts
  • Easy setup and management
Features
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Smart Silence helps you reduce interruptions by automatically managing Do Not Disturb (DND) based on your location. Using geofencing, Smart Silence detects when you enter or leave quiet places like meetings, places of worship, classrooms, or theaters, and guides you to activate DND at the right time. Features: • Automatic Do Not Disturb: Smart Silence uses GPS-based geofencing to detect silent zones and reminds you to enable DND when needed. • Shortcut Integration: Connect with your favorite Shortcuts to customize how and when DND is activated. • Time-Sensitive Alerts: Stay informed with helpful, respectful reminders—never overwhelming, always relevant. • Easy Setup: Add silent places, manage your settings, and set schedules in just a few taps. Perfect for professionals, students, and anyone who needs fewer distractions, Smart Silence helps you stay focused when it matters most. Download Smart Silence and take control of your quiet time.

About

PiggyNotes

Manage and document all aspects of your guinea pigs' lives, from feeding and cleaning schedules to health logs and expenses. Create unlimited pet profiles, track their age automatically, and receive reminders for important tasks. Export data for vet visits or printouts.

Highlights
  • Unlimited pet profiles
  • Feeding and cleaning schedules with reminders
  • Health log and weight monitoring
  • Expense tracking with overviews
  • Customizable categories
  • Data backup and export (PDF, Excel)
  • Vacation mode for pet sitters
Features
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PiggyNotes – The Perfect App for Guinea Pig Owners Manage, plan, and document everything about your guinea pigs – with PiggyNotes, the app developed specifically for guinea pig lovers! Ideal for all breeds: Smooth-haired, Abyssinian, Sheltie, Rex, American Teddy, Peruvian, and many more. Keep Track of All Your Guinea Pigs • Create unlimited profiles for your pets • Save species, breed, gender, date of birth & a photo • Automatic age calculation for each pet Feeding Planner with Reminders • Create individual feeding schedules • Daily, weekly, or monthly repetitions • Push notifications for upcoming or overdue feedings Cleaning Schedule for Cage & Enclosure • Plan full or quick cleanings • Get reminders and mark completed tasks • Stay on top of all cleaning routines at all times Health Log & Weight Monitoring • Record weight and track changes over time • Log vaccinations and health events • Add personal notes for each guinea pig Easy Expense Management • Track expenses for food, supplies, vet visits & more • Add recurring costs • Monthly overviews and visual statistics Dashboard for Quick Overview • View all of today’s tasks at a glance • Direct access to all care sections • Status indicators for feeding, cleaning, and more Backup & Data Export • Backup and restore your data • Export to PDF and Excel – perfect for printouts or vet visits Vacation Mode for Pet Sitters • Create clear care plans for vacation periods • Export tasks and checklists as PDF Fully Customizable • Create your own categories for feeding, cleaning, health & expenses • Flexible to match your setup and your guinea pigs’ needs PiggyNotes is the all-in-one solution for guinea pig owners who want perfect control over care and organization. Download now for free and start your guinea pig diary today!

Screenshots

Smart Silence4 screens
PiggyNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Silence at none against PiggyNotes's 2. Smart Silence also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). PiggyNotes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PiggyNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smart Silence asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Smart Silence against 5.0 for PiggyNotes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Silence ships an update every 6 weeks, PiggyNotes every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smart Silence versus PiggyNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart SilencePiggyNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGabriel EvansCHRISTOPH BOTTCHER

Customer experience

Smart Silence

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PiggyNotes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Silence

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PiggyNotes

Subscriptions1
  • PiggyNotes Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • PiggyNotes Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Smart Silence free?
Smart Silence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PiggyNotes free?
PiggyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Silence or PiggyNotes?
Smart Silence and PiggyNotes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Smart Silence or PiggyNotes have ads?
Neither Smart Silence nor PiggyNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Silence or PiggyNotes?
Smart Silence ships an update every 6 weeks, and PiggyNotes every 7 months. Most recently, Smart Silence was updated on September 17, 2026 and PiggyNotes on September 20, 2026.

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