Comparison

SmartCONTROL WiFi vs NovisCard

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

NovisCard

Features
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NovisCard is the official platform for accessing an ecosystem of exclusive benefits and select partners worldwide. The app allows members to present their digital membership card quickly and securely, while partner businesses can verify the authenticity and validity of the membership in real time by scanning the QR code, ensuring seamless and immediate interaction. NovisCard combines technology, reliability, and a network of high-quality businesses in the hospitality, lifestyle, wellness, mobility, and beyond sectors. Every interaction is designed to offer value and simplicity, with essential tools for enjoying the NovisCard experience anywhere, anytime. Whether you're a private user or a partner business, the app is the quick access point for conveniently using and managing the service's key features.

Screenshots

SmartCONTROL WiFi4 screens
NovisCard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NovisCard at every 2 weeks against SmartCONTROL WiFi's every 3 months. SmartCONTROL WiFi's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, NovisCard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartCONTROL WiFi versus NovisCard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartCONTROL WiFiNovisCard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (425 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings425 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAwoXBeilayn Inc.

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

NovisCard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartCONTROL WiFi

No in-app purchases

None

NovisCard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartCONTROL WiFi free?
SmartCONTROL WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NovisCard free?
NovisCard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartCONTROL WiFi or NovisCard have ads?
Neither SmartCONTROL WiFi nor NovisCard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartCONTROL WiFi or NovisCard?
SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, and NovisCard every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartCONTROL WiFi was updated on October 26, 2026 and NovisCard on October 8, 2026.

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