CrowdManager vs SmartCrowd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrowdManager
This app empowers building managers to oversee their facilities remotely. It aggregates real-time data from users to enhance efficiency, productivity, accountability, and transparency.
- Remote building management
- Real-time data aggregation
- Enhanced efficiency
- Improved productivity
- Increased accountability
- Greater transparency
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CrowdManager is a powerful and intuitive app for managers at CrowdComfort customer sites. This application allows building leaders to manage their buildings from anywhere with the touch of a button. Data collected from CrowdComfort users is aggregated and delivered in real time allowing managers to drive efficiency, productivity, accountability, and transparency.
SmartCrowd
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SmartCrowd is an application developed for a research project. It allows the user to safely enjoy large events such as festivals, live concerts, street parades, etc. SUBSCRIBE TO AN EVENT Using the SmartCrowd app, the user can subscribe to any available event (e.g., Fribourg Campus Fever 2014, Paléo Festival 2015, etc.) and receive information in real time about the event organization (map, scheduling, etc.). STAY SAFE During the event, SmartCrowd uses anonymously the users’ location to detect in real time dangers and hazardous conditions, and to provide aimed information about possible congestions, the nearest emergency exit, fire extinguishers, etc. ENJOY THE FESTIVAL To help the user enjoy the festival, the application provides contextual information about the near stands and shops and their offers. PARTAKE SmartCrowd allows the user to take part in contests and games created by the organizers in order to win gadgets, reductions... and satisfaction! PRIVACY No personal data is collected. An individual cannot be identified by the data collected. Any collected information will be used only for research purposes and under no circumstances will we provide or disclose any collected information from the users. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartCrowd at 7.0 against CrowdManager's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CrowdManager ships an update monthly, SmartCrowd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrowdManager | SmartCrowd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crowd Comfort Inc. | HEIA-FR |
In-app purchases
CrowdManager
No in-app purchases
SmartCrowd
No in-app purchases









