SmartCONTROL WiFi vs OpenUp Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- First-generation WiFi product support
- Sync settings across devices
- Secure private network creation
- Free account creation
- Data protection and privacy
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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.
OpenUp Keyboard
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OpenUp Keyboard makes it effortless to start great conversations. With one tap, you get smart icebreakers directly from your keyboard — whether you're chatting on dating apps, social media, or messaging platforms. The app helps you spark more meaningful, valuable, and longer conversations without the stress of figuring out what to say first. Key Features: • Icebreakers directly in your keyboard • Quick suggestions based on conversation context • Ideal for dating apps and social platforms • Designed to make conversation starters easy • Boosts your chances of deep and engaging interactions Start better conversations with one simple tap. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartCONTROL WiFi at none against OpenUp Keyboard's 2. SmartCONTROL WiFi also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). OpenUp Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. OpenUp Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SmartCONTROL WiFi asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, OpenUp Keyboard weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartCONTROL WiFi | OpenUp Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (425 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 425 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | AwoX | Manas Singh Katyal |
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
OpenUp Keyboard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartCONTROL WiFi
No in-app purchases
OpenUp Keyboard
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Lifetime$9.99
Questions
Is SmartCONTROL WiFi free?
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Do SmartCONTROL WiFi or OpenUp Keyboard have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartCONTROL WiFi or OpenUp Keyboard?
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