STid Settings v3 vs Smena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STid Settings v3
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STid Settings is the next generation of our mobile application dedicated to configuring STid Architect® Blue readers. Designed for installers and security professionals, this app allows you to quickly and securely configure your STid readers directly from your smartphone. Thanks to its compatibility with SECard 3.10 (and earlier versions) and the STid Mobile ID Portal, you can centralize all your virtual configuration cards and access them easily wherever you are! STid Settings also offers several useful tools, such as : • Scan : Detect all Architect® Blue readers around your position • Get your configuration : Access all configuration details of the selected reader • Configure your reader : Apply your settings easily, quickly and with complete security Don't wait ! Start enjoying our new STid Settings app today!
Smena
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Take the headache out of time-tracking and shift management. With Smena, employees clock in and out with a tap or scan — no expensive hardware needed — and you get real-time visibility into who’s working, when and where. Instant setup — start tracking in under 5 minutes. Works on any smartphone or tablet; no special hardware required. Flexible check-in options. Employees simply scan a QR code or tap an NFC tag to check in/out — ideal for offices, warehouses, retail shops, and more. Works for any size business. Unlimited locations and check-in points. Manage multiple offices, warehouses or stores from one dashboard. Employees can’t check in unless physically on-site. Powerful shift planning & scheduling. Build weekly schedules with a simple grid — avoid conflicts, reuse shift templates, and collaborate across managers in real time. Insightful reporting & analytics. Export data to Excel, review raw working hours, monitor productivity, and identify underperforming employees — all without manual paperwork.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smena at weekly against STid Settings v3's every 3 months. STid Settings v3's advantage is 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STid Settings v3 ships an update every 3 months, Smena weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STid Settings v3 | Smena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STid SAS | Green IT |
In-app purchases
STid Settings v3
No in-app purchases
Smena
No in-app purchases
Questions
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