Cardo SmartSet vs SMART HJC BT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cardo SmartSet
Configure and remotely control compatible Cardo motorcycle communication devices directly from your smartphone. Update firmware, personalize settings, and manage device features on the go.
- On-the-go device configuration
- Remote control operation
- Firmware update management
- Personalize device settings
- Pair with Intercom Buddies
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***THE CARDO SMARTSET APP REQUIRES A COMPATIBLE CARDO DEVICE WITH THE LATEST FIRMWARE UPDATE*** -------------------------- Configure your device on the go! Plus enjoy remote control operation from the screen of your iPhone! The Cardo SmartSet App is compatible with the following models: • scala rider PACKTALK • scala rider SMARTPACK • scala rider G9x • scala rider Q3 • cardo SHO-1 • SRC-System V1.1 • SRC-System Pro V1.1 • LOUIS Special Edition ***For the FREECOM series products download the FREECOM SmartSet app*** Simply download the App, connect the Cardo device to your iPhone and you are all set! Need help with this App or want to give us feedback? Please contact us at appsupport@cardosystems.com NOTE: Before using this App, make sure your Cardo Device is updated with the latest firmware. Updating your device firmware is free of charge and can be done at http://community.cardosystems.com The Cardo Community® platform allows you to update your device firmware, pair with Intercom Buddies, personalize device settings and more. More about us: The scala rider® line of products are considered the most feature-rich, reliable and user-friendly motorcycle communication systems on the market. Cardo products offer long-range bike-to-bike intercom between multiple riders, mobile phone connectivity, music streaming from music players and smartphones, GPS navigation instructions from compatible devices, hands-free and voice-controlled operation and many more features. You can also find us on: YouTube: youtube.com/user/CardoSystemsInc Facebook: facebook.com/cardoscalarider Twitter: twitter.com/CardoScalaRider
SMART HJC BT
Manage your compatible Bluetooth headset's settings, intercom groups, and FM radio presets. This app provides remote control for intercom, phone, and music, along with firmware updates and user guides.
- Manage intercom groups
- Configure device settings
- Save speed dial presets
- Preset FM radio stations
- Remote control for intercom, phone, and music
- Firmware updates
- Access user guides
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*Note: SMART HJC BT App works only with SMART HJC 50B, 21B, 20B, 11B, SMARTRO ---------------------------------------------------- SMART HJC BT APP SMART HJC BT App allows you to manage intercom groups, configure device settings, save up to 3 Speed Dial presets, save up to 10 FM radio station presets, and view the Quick Start Guide and the User's Guide. By simply pairing your phone with your headset, you can use SMART HJC BT App for quicker and easier set up and management. Key Features: * Remote Control for Mesh Intercom, phone and music * Manage Intercom pairing list and rename of device. * Smart Intercom Pairing * Group Intercom™ * Individual volume management * Get updates on the latest firmware and notices * Quick Start Guide * Advanced device settings * Set up speed dials * Preset 10 FM radio stations To use SMART HJC BT App, download the app and pair/connect your SMART HJC 50B, 21B, 20B headset to your mobile phone in the Bluetooth settings menu. Please contact us for support at oem.sena.com/hjc/ For more information on SMART HJC BT products and updates please visit: http://oem.sena.com/hjc/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cardo SmartSet at 2.4 against SMART HJC BT's 1.9. Cardo SmartSet also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (98 vs 20). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Cardo SmartSet holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Cardo SmartSet's written reviews are positive against 17% of SMART HJC BT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Cardo SmartSet ships an update every 2 months, SMART HJC BT every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cardo SmartSet | SMART HJC BT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (98 ratings) — better | 1.9 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.9% of reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cardo Systems, Inc. | Sena Technologies |
Customer experience
Cardo SmartSet
SMART HJC BT
Bugs and requests
Cardo SmartSet
Reported bugs
3 issues- App won't connect to device
- Frequent crashes and connection losses
- Incompatible with certain phone models
Requested features
3 requests- Update app to support latest devices
- Add sound control functionality
- Improve user interface and instructions
SMART HJC BT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cardo SmartSet
No in-app purchases
SMART HJC BT
No in-app purchases
