Comparison

SmartHomeQR vs Haven

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

Head to head
About

SmartHomeQR

Effortlessly manage smart home device QR codes and setup information. Automatically parse codes, organize devices by home and room, and quickly find what you need for setup or re-pairing. Works offline and syncs via iCloud for secure, private access.

Highlights
  • Smart QR code parsing
  • Organize by home and room
  • Capture and store QR codes
  • Instant device search
  • Offline functionality
  • iCloud sync
Features
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SmartHomeQR is a simple, secure app for storing and organizing all your smart home device QR codes and setup codes in one place. Whether you're setting up a new home or managing dozens of devices, SmartHomeQR keeps everything organized and instantly accessible. SMART QR CODE PARSING • Automatically extracts setup codes, serial numbers, and pairing info • Detects device protocol (HomeKit, Matter, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Thread) • Identifies manufacturer and model from QR codes • Reads text from device labels using advanced OCR • Works with Schlage, Ring, Google Nest, Philips Hue, and more ORGANIZE BY HOME & ROOM • Create multiple homes (house, apartment, office, vacation home) • Organize devices by room (living room, kitchen, bedroom, etc.) • Quick visual overview of all your devices CAPTURE & STORE QR CODES • Photograph QR codes directly from device packaging • Import existing photos from your library • Store manual setup codes (8-digit pairing codes) • High-quality image storage for reliable scanning FIND DEVICES INSTANTLY • Search across all homes and rooms • Filter by device category (lights, locks, thermostats, etc.) • View fullscreen QR codes ready to scan BUILT FOR RELIABILITY • iCloud sync keeps your codes safe and synced across all devices • Works offline - your codes are always accessible • No account required - just install and start organizing • Privacy-focused: your data stays on your devices and iCloud PERFECT FOR • HomeKit and Matter device setup • Smart home enthusiasts with many devices • Property managers handling multiple locations • Anyone tired of searching for device packaging SmartHomeQR is designed to be installed once and forgotten - until you need it. Simple, reliable, and always there when you need to set up or re-pair a device. No subscriptions. No limits. Just one simple in app purchase. Got multiple smart home QR codes? We got you. Got multiple homes? We got you. Got multiple devices per room? We got you. Buy once. Use forever. No monthly fees, ever. Your data stays on your device - your control, your privacy. Download SmartHomeQR today and never hunt for a setup code again.

About

Haven

Securely store and organize all your smart home device setup codes and manuals. Easily scan, attach notes and photos, and re-pair Matter devices without a second screen. Never lose your device information again.

Highlights
  • Secure digital vault
  • Scan and store setup codes
  • Attach custom notes
  • Add photos to entries
  • Re-pair Matter devices
  • Organize device manuals
Features
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Haven is your secure, digital vault for all your smart home pairing codes, QR codes, and device manuals, designed to save you the frustration of hunting for tiny stickers on the back of smart plugs or replacing expensive devices when you move or upgrade your network. With Haven, you can instantly scan, organize, and store your setup codes, complete with custom notes and attached photos, and even directly re-pair Matter devices to Apple Home without needing a second screen. Privacy Policy: https://havensetup.codes/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartHomeQR4 screens
Haven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartHomeQR at every 2 days against Haven's every 5 days. SmartHomeQR also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Haven's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. SmartHomeQR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Haven sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SmartHomeQR against 5.0 for Haven. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Haven has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHomeQR ships an update every 2 days, Haven every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartHomeQR versus Haven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHomeQRHaven
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVishut DharJoão Franco

Customer experience

SmartHomeQR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Haven

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SmartHomeQR

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$6.99
5 purchases

Haven

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlimited Codes$4.99
  • Huge Tip$9.99

Questions

Is SmartHomeQR free?
SmartHomeQR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Haven free?
Haven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartHomeQR or Haven?
SmartHomeQR and Haven are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do SmartHomeQR or Haven have ads?
Neither SmartHomeQR nor Haven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartHomeQR or Haven?
SmartHomeQR ships an update every 2 days, and Haven every 5 days. Most recently, SmartHomeQR was updated on September 11, 2026 and Haven on September 9, 2026.

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