# Smart vs homeXtend Plus

The clearest difference is rating: homeXtend Plus at 5.0 against Smart's 4.0. homeXtend Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. homeXtend Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

homeXtend Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Smart ships an update every 12 months, homeXtend Plus every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart | homeXtend Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-dial/id793020615/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homextend-plus/id1524780863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iruvar LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627733984) | [Voyant Communications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065643323) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-dial/id793020615)

This app helps manage multiple calling cards for cost-effective long-distance calls. It can automatically dial access numbers and PINs, or route calls through a VOIP device. Premium offers an ad-free experience and support for more calling cards.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple calling cards, Save on long-distance calls, Automatic access number and PIN dialing, VOIP device integration, Call from address book or recent calls, Premium upgrade for ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | one-time |


### homeXtend Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homextend-plus/id1524780863)

This application allows you to use your home phone number on your mobile device. Make and receive calls from your smartphone as if you were using your landline. Requires activation with a local service provider.

**Highlights:** Use home phone number on mobile, Make and receive calls, Access residential line remotely, Requires service provider activation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart free?

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

### Is homeXtend Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart or homeXtend Plus?

homeXtend Plus is rated higher. Smart averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while homeXtend Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart or homeXtend Plus have ads?

Neither Smart nor homeXtend Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart or homeXtend Plus?

Smart ships an update every 12 months, and homeXtend Plus every 14 months. Most recently, Smart was updated on September 26, 2026 and homeXtend Plus on September 28, 2026.

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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.*