# Smart vs Cat Breed Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Cat Breed Identifier at 4.4 against Smart's 2.3. Cat Breed Identifier also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (859 vs 3). Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Breed Identifier sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cat Breed Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Breed Identifier has 859 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart's written reviews are positive against 28% of Cat Breed Identifier's.

Smart ships an update every 2 months, Cat Breed Identifier every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart | Cat Breed Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-lighting/id890791509/reviews) | **[4.4 (859 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-breed-identifier-pet-scan/id1633623560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **859** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **27.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CoreLink (Xiamen) Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463499698) | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-lighting/id890791509)

This application allows users to register accounts and bind smart lighting devices. It provides remote control capabilities for managing your lighting.

**Highlights:** User registration, Device binding, Remote control, Smart lighting management

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cat Breed Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-breed-identifier-pet-scan/id1633623560)

Instantly identify cat breeds by taking a photo. Access detailed information on health, grooming, temperament, and history for up to 80 breeds. Track your scans and explore a comprehensive breed database.

**Highlights:** Identify cat breeds from photos, Up to 80 breeds recognized, Detailed breed information, Scan history, Breeds database and gallery, Health, grooming, and temperament facts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for Week | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access with Trial | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Cat Scanner Identify Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium for Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium access | $4.99 | per month |
| Cat Scanner Identify Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly with Trial | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Detailed breed information
- 🔍 Accurate breed identification
- 📚 Comprehensive cat breed database
- 🗓️ Scan history tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Inconsistent breed identification
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free scans
- 🐛 App freezing and crashing issues
- ⚠️ Inaccurate breed identification

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect breed identification
- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to access photo gallery

**Requested features**

- Free unlimited breed scans
- Improved accuracy and consistency
- Ability to manually correct breed identification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart free?

Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cat Breed Identifier free?

Cat Breed Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart or Cat Breed Identifier?

Cat Breed Identifier is rated higher. Smart averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cat Breed Identifier averages 4.4 from 859 ratings.

### Do Smart or Cat Breed Identifier have ads?

Neither Smart nor Cat Breed Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart or Cat Breed Identifier?

Smart ships an update every 2 months, and Cat Breed Identifier every 17 months. Most recently, Smart was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cat Breed Identifier on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*