SmartCrowd vs GeoPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartCrowd
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SmartCrowd is an application developed for a research project. It allows the user to safely enjoy large events such as festivals, live concerts, street parades, etc. SUBSCRIBE TO AN EVENT Using the SmartCrowd app, the user can subscribe to any available event (e.g., Fribourg Campus Fever 2014, Paléo Festival 2015, etc.) and receive information in real time about the event organization (map, scheduling, etc.). STAY SAFE During the event, SmartCrowd uses anonymously the users’ location to detect in real time dangers and hazardous conditions, and to provide aimed information about possible congestions, the nearest emergency exit, fire extinguishers, etc. ENJOY THE FESTIVAL To help the user enjoy the festival, the application provides contextual information about the near stands and shops and their offers. PARTAKE SmartCrowd allows the user to take part in contests and games created by the organizers in order to win gadgets, reductions... and satisfaction! PRIVACY No personal data is collected. An individual cannot be identified by the data collected. Any collected information will be used only for research purposes and under no circumstances will we provide or disclose any collected information from the users. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
GeoPilot
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GeoPilot leverages Point Core GeoPisteur devices Bluetooth® connectivity and allows to set up and interact with your nearby compatible trackers. With GeoPilot you will be able to: - Activate and locate your devices in stealth mode - Monitor their activity and check installation before in the field operation - Configure the devices - Extract collected data without network coverage for later upload
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartCrowd at every 3 weeks against GeoPilot's every 4 months. SmartCrowd also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartCrowd ships an update every 3 weeks, GeoPilot every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartCrowd | GeoPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HEIA-FR | Point Core |
In-app purchases
SmartCrowd
No in-app purchases
GeoPilot
No in-app purchases









