Comparison

SmartCrowd vs Hutew

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

Head to head
About

SmartCrowd

Features
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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, PalΓ©o 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.

About

Hutew

Features
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Hutew turns text, a photo, a video, or a voice clip into a local message preview card on this iPhone. Choose a Demo session, write a short note, capture or import media, preview a scripted Demo thread, then save one PNG card. Saving a finished card uses 1 Message Card Credit from an in-app purchase pack. Previewing a Demo thread is included. Credits are purchased in the store and spent only when you confirm a save. Credits stay on this iPhone and are removed if you erase records or delete the app. Hutew does not use an account password. Drafts, media, and cards stay on this iPhone.

Screenshots

SmartCrowd3 screens
Hutew3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartCrowd at none against Hutew's 7. SmartCrowd also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Hutew's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Hutew sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. SmartCrowd asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartCrowd ships an update every 3 weeks, Hutew weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SmartCrowd versus Hutew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartCrowdHutew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHEIA-FRRulph Emina

In-app purchases

None

SmartCrowd

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Hutew

One-time7
  • Credits 1$0.99
  • Credits 2$2.99
  • Credits 3$4.99
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  • Credits 4$9.99
  • Credits 5$19.99
  • Credits 6$49.99
  • Credits 7$99.99

Questions

Is SmartCrowd free?
SmartCrowd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hutew free?
Hutew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartCrowd or Hutew have ads?
Neither SmartCrowd nor Hutew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartCrowd or Hutew?
SmartCrowd ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hutew weekly. Most recently, SmartCrowd was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hutew on October 31, 2026.

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