VB SmartTag vs AFTO Smarthome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VB SmartTag
This app connects to specific Bluetooth trackers to help you locate your belongings. It offers proximity alerts, a two-way "Find Me" function, and automatic map pinning for lost items. It also includes a camera remote control feature.
- Connect up to 4 tags
- Proximity alerts
- Two-way "Find Me" function
- Automatic map location pinning
- Camera remote control
- Configurable alerts
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Application to be used with the VoyagerBlue SmartTag and WalletTag products using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The application allows connection and support for up to 4 tags at any at one time, providing immediate and reliable alert / proximity functions. This device will provide peace of mind and aid in protecting your iPhone / iPad as well as, car keys, purse, wallet, Passport or any other valuable assets. The App provides a two way "Find Me" function to help in locating your missing assets and will automatically (or manually) set a pin drop map location should your items become misplaced or lost. Key Features of VoyagerBlue Wallet and Smart Tag. •Support multiple BLE devices (Maximum 4 tags) •Each tag is configurable for different applications. •User selectable alert distances. •Two way Find Me function for lost or misplaced items. •Automatically reconnects each tag after waking up from sleep mode. •Audible alert from the SmartTag in noisy environments or if the iphone is in mute mode. Example: When a call comes in, the SmartTag will provide an audible call alert to the user. (Call alert service can be audio or visual using LED’s to attract attention). •Automatically sets Map location for user when ios device and tags are out of the "Link Lost" range (Handy for pinpointing missing items and their last known locations). • Alternatively, if the user does not use the "Link Lost" Automatic Map Location function, you have the option to manually use the App to enable “Map functions” for placing “Place Marker Pin" setting. The App will show the letter 'P' on screen reminding you that a Smart Tag has a map location for viewing. •The App supports "Airplane Mode". •The App has multiple and user selectable “Alert Tones” for each individual tag. •The App supports “Camera remote control function” enabling you to capture up to 100 photo images from using SmartTag as a remote control. •Built-in advance power saving mode and reliable connectivity with high sensitivity. Special Notes: In order for the App and tags to function the following generation of Apple hardware devices are required: iPhone version 4S/ 5 / 5C / 5S ... operating iOS6 and above for multi tag operation and find my phone) iPad (versions 3 /4 operating iOS6 and above) / iPad mini (all versions operating iOS6 and above) iPad Air and iPod Touch (Version 5 operating iOS6 and above.) Coninual use of GPS will significantly reduce battery life. This App is intended solely for use with the VoyagerBlue SmartTag and WalletTag products, and will not perform any function in isolation.
AFTO Smarthome
Control your smart lights and electrical devices remotely with this app. Manage on/off functions, dimming, color temperature, and create custom scenes. Schedule actions, set timers, and share device access with others.
- Remote on/off control
- Dimming and color temperature adjustment
- Group and scene creation
- Scheduling and timers
- Device sharing
- Easy connection
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AFTO brings you the smart way to control your smart light and electrical device on your hands from anywhere. - On / Off (include dimming and change colour temp for smart bulb) - Group - Scene control - Schedules - Timer - Device sharing - Easy connection - etc
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AFTO Smarthome at 5.0 against VB SmartTag's 4.0. VB SmartTag's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AFTO Smarthome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
VB SmartTag ships an update every 5 weeks, AFTO Smarthome every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VB SmartTag | AFTO Smarthome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 198 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pao Lin Fong | Afto Industries Pte Ltd |
Customer experience
VB SmartTag
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In-app purchases
VB SmartTag
No in-app purchases
AFTO Smarthome
No in-app purchases
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