# Smart Things vs Arkpax

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arkpax at none against Smart Things's 12. Arkpax also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Things sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Arkpax asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Things | Arkpax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-things-remote-control/id6757602001/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **175** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Smart Electronics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883185041) | [TWS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776848075) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-things-remote-control/id6757602001)

Control your smart home devices, including TVs, air conditioners, and lighting, from your phone. Integrate multiple devices for easy management and set the perfect ambiance. Enjoy a connected lifestyle with effortless control at your fingertips.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Air conditioner management, LED lighting control, Smart speaker integration, Multi-device management, Automatic device detection, Remote access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Things Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart AC | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $29.99 | per month |
| Smart Remote | $29.99 | per month |
| Smart Home | $29.99 | per month |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Things | $9.99 | one-time |


### Arkpax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkpax/id6760335072)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Things free?

Smart Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arkpax free?

Arkpax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Smart Things or Arkpax have ads?

Neither Smart Things nor Arkpax shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*