# Smart Things vs Gonja

The clearest difference is device support: Gonja at 3 against Smart Things's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Things sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Gonja sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Things | Gonja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-things-remote-control/id6757602001/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **177** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Electronics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883185041) | [Paria Rastegar Jooybari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863840972) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |


### Gonja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gonja/id6797700933)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gonja Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Things free?

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

### Is Gonja free?

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

### Do Smart Things or Gonja have ads?

Neither Smart Things nor Gonja shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Things or Gonja?

Smart Things ships an update monthly, and Gonja monthly. Most recently, Smart Things was updated on November 5, 2026 and Gonja on November 6, 2026.

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