Smartlyn vs Clovi.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smartlyn
Control your smart home devices with an intuitive interface designed for simpler living. This application offers a streamlined way to manage your connected devices.
- Smart device management
- Simple user interface
- Smarter living integration
- Home automation control
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A smart device control app. Manage your home devices with a simple interface for smarter living.
Clovi.
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CLOVI helps you share files directly with people nearby. Choose a file, show a QR code, and let nearby devices join the transfer. File payloads move over local peer-to-peer connections, so sharing does not depend on cloud storage or an Internet connection for the transfer itself. With CLOVI you can: • Send and receive files nearby • Join transfers by scanning a QR code • Transfer files over local connections • Keep completed transfers in History • Resume and recover supported transfers • Protect transfer data with encrypted sessions • Access additional organizer features with CLOVI Pro CLOVI is built for classrooms, events, teams, and everyday situations where cloud downloads are slow, crowded, or simply unnecessary. PEOPLE FILES CLOSER. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartlyn at none against Clovi.'s 2. 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
Both are free to download. Clovi. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Smartlyn asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smartlyn ships an update monthly, Clovi. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smartlyn | Clovi. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 265 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 深圳创智乐智能科技有限公司 | Ngo Tai Co |
In-app purchases
Smartlyn
No in-app purchases
Clovi.
- Clovi Pro$9.991 Month
- Clovi Event Pass$0.99
