Comparison

SmartCONTROL WiFi vs Nedis SmartLife

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartCONTROL WiFi

Manage your first-generation WiFi devices with this app. Create a free account to sync settings across devices and build a private, secure network. Your data is protected and used only to enhance your experience.

Highlights
  • First-generation WiFi product support
  • Sync settings across devices
  • Secure private network creation
  • Free account creation
  • Data protection and privacy
Features
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Designed for the first generation of product. This app provides support exclusively for first-generation WiFi products. - About this app: Creating a free account allows you to: • Sync your settings across multiple devices. Your configuration remains available even if you change phones. • Build a private and secure network of devices. Data Protection: The data collected during account creation (email address) is used solely to provide you with the best possible user experience and service quality. It is never shared with third parties.

About

Nedis SmartLife

Control and monitor all your smart home devices from a single app. Set schedules, create custom routines, and receive notifications for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Control devices from anywhere
  • Set schedules and routines
  • Receive push notifications
  • Monitor energy consumption
  • Share device controls
  • Voice control integration
Features
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Nedis SmartLife allows you to control and monitor your home appliances and devices from your smartphone or tablet with only one App! With the Nedis Smartlife app, you can easily set up, manage and control your lights, plugs, thermostats, cameras and other Nedis SmartLife devices, from anywhere and at any time. The app provides you with a centralized and user-friendly interface to manage all your smart devices, giving you the ability to create customized routines, set schedules and receive notifications. With Nedis Smartlife, you can turn your home into a smart home and enjoy the convenience and peace of mind that comes with it. Features in the app: • Add devices from 4 main categories (security, energy, health and comfort) directly to your Wi-Fi network within seconds • Control your smart devices from anywhere using one app. • Schedules to automatically run your devices during set times • Devices start/stop work automatically based on temperature, location and time • Create smart scenarios and execute them automatically: Combine many of our products. • Push notification to your phone, to ensure you are quickly informed • Insight into your energy consumption • Easily share controls between family members • Voice control with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa • The Nedis SmartLife app works seamlessly with any smart home device powered by Tuya

Screenshots

SmartCONTROL WiFi4 screens
Nedis SmartLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

SmartCONTROL WiFi and Nedis SmartLife both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of SmartCONTROL WiFi's written reviews are positive against 27% of Nedis SmartLife's. SmartCONTROL WiFi also leads on ratings volume (426 vs 105) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SmartCONTROL WiFi against 4.6 for Nedis SmartLife. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 426 and 105 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of SmartCONTROL WiFi's written reviews are positive against 27% of Nedis SmartLife's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, Nedis SmartLife every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartCONTROL WiFi versus Nedis SmartLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartCONTROL WiFiNedis SmartLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (426 ratings)4.6 (105 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings426 — better105
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB241 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAwoXNEDIS bv

Customer experience

SmartCONTROL WiFi

All ratings422 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral15.3%
Negative43.2%

Nedis SmartLife

All ratings105 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

SmartCONTROL WiFi

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Waiting for device forever during setup
  • Will not connect to Alexa
  • Override button only does 1 of the two
  • Grouping no longer works
  • Unable to verify account (no confirmation email sent)
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  • Can only control one light maximum, randomly
  • Issues with the Bluetooth
  • Music stops playing when using 'The lightning mood'
  • Keeps forgetting itself
  • Lights respond really slowly
  • Newest version doesn't let you save a schedule
  • Cannot get music to work on iPhone
  • Loses connection between phone and bulbs
  • App always loses connection
  • Timers do not work
  • Proximity option never works
  • App is completely broken on iPhone 5s
  • Cannot connect to light bulb after update
  • Proximity sensor not working
  • Watch support fails to connect frequently
  • Won't let me sign in
  • Cannot control the light anymore
  • Cannot add light back after removing
  • App doesn't work on iPhone 7 plus
  • Cannot connect bulb to iPad app
  • Disconnects every time phone is turned off
  • Can control neighbor's bulbs
  • Music disco mode not working

Requested features

12 requests
  • iOS widgets
  • Apple Watch apps
  • Better security
  • Integration of other brand bulbs
  • Customize naming of favorite colors
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  • More nuance in themes
  • Customizable color streams (duration, sequence)
  • Hide room/global on/off buttons
  • More flexibility in room naming
  • Custom color cycles
  • Gradual on/off for alarm feature
  • Set different schedules for weekdays/multiple times a day

Nedis SmartLife

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartCONTROL WiFi

No in-app purchases

None

Nedis SmartLife

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartCONTROL WiFi free?
SmartCONTROL WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nedis SmartLife free?
Nedis SmartLife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartCONTROL WiFi or Nedis SmartLife?
Nedis SmartLife is rated higher. SmartCONTROL WiFi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while Nedis SmartLife averages 4.6 from 105 ratings.
Do SmartCONTROL WiFi or Nedis SmartLife have ads?
Neither SmartCONTROL WiFi nor Nedis SmartLife shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartCONTROL WiFi or Nedis SmartLife?
SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, and Nedis SmartLife every 4 months. Most recently, SmartCONTROL WiFi was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nedis SmartLife on October 29, 2026.

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