Comparison

SmartCONTROL WiFi vs Tydom

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

Tydom

Control your home's heating, lighting, alarms, cameras, and blinds remotely. Personalize your living space with custom scenarios and favorite devices. Your data is stored securely at home, ensuring privacy and control.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Customizable favorite devices
  • Multi-location management
  • Scenario creation
  • Device scheduling
  • Local and remote access
  • Home Cloud data storage
Features
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The connected home is made just for you with Delta Dore's Tydom application TYDOM, an application that really looks like your home Include photos of your interior, and touch the devices to control them wherever you are. TYDOM, the connected home that keeps in step with your lifestyle Heating, Lighting, alarm, cameras, blinds, consumption monitoring... all according to your needs and budget, install the connected objects you want and control them with TYDOM. TYDOM also has many features to make your life easier every day: - Quickly access your most used devices in your favorites - Control several locations from one app (family home, rental properties, holiday home, etc.) - Create and activate scenarios corresponding your lifestyle - Program your devices to suit your everyday moments - Integrated Home Cloud by Delta Dore. Your personal data is stored at home, protected by TYDOM. - Your devices can be controlled remotely and locally, even if you cannot connect to the internet. To operate, the free application requires the installation of a TYDOM 1.0 or 2.0 gateway and Delta Dore wireless products. Go to deltadore.co.uk to find out more about our products or to find a privileged installer. Share your opinions on the TYDOM app by rating and connect with us on Facebook or our YouTube channel to discover our offers and video tutorials. If you require any technical support please contact 020 7660 2919 or email technical.info@deltadore.com

Screenshots

SmartCONTROL WiFi4 screens
Tydom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartCONTROL WiFi at 4.5 against Tydom's 3.7. SmartCONTROL WiFi also leads on ratings volume (422 vs 3) and review sentiment (41% vs 32%). Tydom's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SmartCONTROL WiFi holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartCONTROL WiFi has 422 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of SmartCONTROL WiFi's written reviews are positive against 32% of Tydom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, Tydom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartCONTROL WiFi versus Tydom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartCONTROL WiFiTydom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (422 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews — better31.9% of reviews
Number of ratings422 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAwoXDelta Dore

Customer experience

SmartCONTROL WiFi

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

Tydom

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral14.7%
Negative53.4%

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

Tydom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartCONTROL WiFi

No in-app purchases

None

Tydom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartCONTROL WiFi free?
SmartCONTROL WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tydom free?
Tydom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartCONTROL WiFi or Tydom?
SmartCONTROL WiFi is rated higher. SmartCONTROL WiFi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 422 ratings, while Tydom averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SmartCONTROL WiFi or Tydom have ads?
Neither SmartCONTROL WiFi nor Tydom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartCONTROL WiFi or Tydom?
SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, and Tydom fortnightly. Most recently, SmartCONTROL WiFi was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tydom on September 21, 2026.

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