SMT Controller vs Airothy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMT Controller
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SMT Controller is a remote control app for SMT (Smart Monitor Target) devices. FEATURES: - Bluetooth (BLE) device scanning and connection - Real-time screen streaming via WebRTC - Touch remote control REQUIREMENTS: This app requires SMT hardware devices to function. Without a physical SMT device, only login and device scanning features are available. HOW TO USE: 1. Log in with your account 2. Scan for nearby SMT devices via Bluetooth 3. Select and connect to your SMT device 4. Control your SMT device remotely through the streamed screen For more information about SMT devices, please contact GUNPOWER INC.
Airothy
Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Enjoy precise control with familiar gestures and typing, all from across the room. Your data remains private, communicating directly over your local network.
- Wireless trackpad control
- Full-screen Mac keyboard
- Gesture support
- Private local network connection
- One-time purchase for Pro features
- Free core functionality
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Airothy turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your Mac from across the room. Gestures, typing, and shortcuts, right in your hand. A REAL TRACKPAD, IN YOUR HAND • One finger moves the pointer, with smooth acceleration that feels like a Mac trackpad • Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click, double-tap to double-click • Two fingers to scroll and pinch to zoom • Three-finger swipes for Mission Control and switching Spaces • Long-press to drag and drop A FULL KEYBOARD, TWO WAYS • Full-screen Mac Keyboard with hold-to-combine modifier keys, key repeat, and haptic feedback • A function row that matches your Mac: brightness, media, mute, and volume • Or type with the familiar iOS keyboard, with a Cmd / Opt / Ctrl / Shift bar and a Mac keys panel PRIVATE BY DESIGN • iPhone and Mac talk directly over your local network. What you type and tap never touches the internet • Every connection is encrypted and authenticated • Your Mac only accepts commands from devices you personally approved, one controller at a time GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free Mac companion app from airothy.com 2. Open Airothy on your iPhone and scan the QR code shown on your Mac, or enter the 6-digit code 3. That's it. Pair once and you stay paired FREE AND PRO The core experience is free forever: pointer, clicks, scrolling, and typing with the iOS keyboard. Pro features like the Mac Keyboard, Mac modifier and function keys, drag and drop, pinch to zoom, three-finger gestures, and remote system controls come with a 14-day free trial, then unlock with a single one-time purchase. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Airothy at every 3 weeks against SMT Controller's every 4 months. SMT Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. SMT Controller sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Airothy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SMT Controller ships an update every 4 months, Airothy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SMT Controller | Airothy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GUNPOWER | Hunwoo Kim |
In-app purchases
SMT Controller
- 100 GP$1.99
- 5,000 Credit$2.99
- 300 GP + 30 Bonus$5.99
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- 10,000 Credit$5.99
- 15,000 Credit$9.99
- 570 GP + 50 Bonus$10.99
- 20,000 Credit$11.99
- 900 GP + 100 Bonus$16.99
- 30,000 Credit$19.99
- 1500 GP + 150 Bonus$26.99
- 3000 GP + 400 Bonus$54.99
Airothy
- Airothy Pro$9.99









