Comparison

Smart Home vs Nlarj

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

Head to head
About

Smart Home

Manage and control all your smart home devices from a single, intuitive application. Adjust lighting, temperature, and connected appliances remotely, anytime, anywhere. Organize devices by room, set schedules, and automate routines for a simplified smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Room and group organization
  • Real-time device status monitoring
  • Customizable scheduling and automation
  • Secure and encrypted connections
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Smart Home: Remote Control is a convenient and intuitive app that allows you to manage and control your smart home devices directly from your phone. Whether you're adjusting lighting, temperature, or connected appliances, this app gives you full access to your smart environment — anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES: ・ Device Control: Remotely manage lights, plugs, thermostats, and more. ・ Room & Group Management: Organize devices by room or function for quick access. ・ Real-Time Monitoring: View the status of connected devices instantly. ・ Scheduling & Automation: Set custom timers and routines to simplify daily tasks. ・ Secure Connection: Encrypted communication for safe and private control. ・ Clean Interface: Simple, elegant design built for easy navigation. Download Smart Home: Remote Control today and enjoy seamless, centralized control over your smart devices. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/thinq-remote-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/thinq-remote-terms-of-use

About

Nlarj

This app integrates your Bible, prayer life, and church community into a single platform. Discover and join churches, follow daily devotionals, participate in prayer requests, and stay connected with events and live services.

Highlights
  • Find and join churches
  • Prayer wall for requests and intercession
  • Event RSVPs and check-ins
  • Paperless kids check-in
  • Daily Bible reading plans
  • Bible trivia quizzes
  • Live stream services and lyrics
Features
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Nlarj — Bible, Prayer & Your Church in One App Nlarj brings your Bible, prayer, and church together in one place. Find and join your church, follow daily Bible reading plans and devotionals, play Bible trivia, and stay connected — prayer, events, live worship, connect cards, and kids check-in. Everything for your faith life and church community, in one app. FIND A CHURCH Discover churches near you or search by name, and join in a tap. Belong to more than one? Switch between your churches anytime. PRAYER WALL Submit prayer requests and pray for others in real time. Church-wide and global prayer walls. See who prayed for you. Anonymous posting supported for sensitive requests. CHURCH EVENTS Never miss a service, Bible study, or fellowship event. One-tap RSVP and automatic check-in — just walk in and you're counted. KIDS CHECK-IN Register your children once and check them in with a secure QR code — fast, paperless, and safe. Only approved guardians can pick them up. CONNECT CARDS New to a church or want to get involved? Submit a connect card or sign up to volunteer, and your church team follows up with you. PRIVATE CHURCH GROUPS Stay in touch with your ministry team and small groups between Sundays. Share messages and prayer requests that only your group can see. BIBLE READING PLANS Follow guided reading plans for every season — Advent, Lent, Marriage, Healing, Morning Prayers, Wisdom from Proverbs, and more. Each day includes scripture, a reflection, and a written prayer. BIBLE TRIVIA Test your scripture knowledge with daily trivia quizzes. Compete on the church leaderboard and build your streak. LIVE SERVICES Watch your church service live from anywhere. Browse your church's sermon library and catch up on anything you missed. WORSHIP LYRICS See worship song lyrics on your phone during the service, synced live from the stage. GIVING Give your tithes and offerings with ease. Your gift goes directly to your church — Nlarj never touches the money. MULTILINGUAL Available in English, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and more. Free to download. Join your church's Nlarj community today.

Screenshots

Smart Home4 screens
Nlarj4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nlarj at 5.0 against Smart Home's 4.2. Nlarj also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Smart Home's advantage is ratings volume (286 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Smart Home sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Nlarj asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nlarj holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home has 286 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, Nlarj every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smart Home versus Nlarj: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart HomeNlarj
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (286 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings286 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB227 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDINO-MAT d.o.o.PROMISED LAND LABS PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Smart Home

All ratings283 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive7.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.7%

Nlarj

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

Bugs and requests

Smart Home

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Alternative payment options
  • Better setup and connectivity

Nlarj

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Home

Subscriptions4
  • Smart Home: Remote Control App3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Smart Remote for Home$5.997 Days
  • Smart Remote for Home$19.991 Month
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  • Smart Home: Remote Control App$39.991 Year
None

Nlarj

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Home free?
Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nlarj free?
Nlarj is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Home or Nlarj?
Nlarj is rated higher. Smart Home averages 4.2 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Nlarj averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart Home or Nlarj have ads?
Neither Smart Home nor Nlarj shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Home or Nlarj?
Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nlarj every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Home was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nlarj on October 19, 2026.

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