Comparison

SmartHome Control vs Olympia Connect

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

Head to head
About

SmartHome Control

Features
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HomeControl makes everyday access to your home simple, fast, and secure. Control your home gate, garage door, and main door directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Quickly access essential controls through the Home Screen widget, while location-based safety checks help prevent operation when you are too far away. Key features: - Control your gate, garage, and main door - Optional hold-to-operate protection - Location and distance safety validation - Home Screen widgets for quick access - Apple Watch support - Light and dark appearance - Secure Firebase authentication - Clear command and connection status - Modern Liquid Glass-inspired interface HomeControl puts your most important home-access controls within easy reachβ€”without unnecessary complexity. HomeControl requires compatible home-control hardware and an internet connection. Always visually confirm that the controlled gate or door can move safely.

About

Olympia Connect

Features
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Keep your home or workspace safe with our advanced fire detection app. Receive instant alerts whenever smoke or fire is detected, allowing you to act immediately. Our smart sensors provide real-time notifications, ensuring maximum protection for your property and loved ones. Easy to set up and reliable, this app is your first line of defense against fire emergencies.

Screenshots

SmartHome Control3 screens
Olympia Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartHome Control at fortnightly against Olympia Connect's every 3 months. Olympia Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHome Control ships an update fortnightly, Olympia Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SmartHome Control versus Olympia Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHome ControlOlympia Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB226 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWorapot JumniandumrongkarnOlympia Electronics

In-app purchases

None

SmartHome Control

No in-app purchases

None

Olympia Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartHome Control free?
SmartHome Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Olympia Connect free?
Olympia Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartHome Control or Olympia Connect have ads?
Neither SmartHome Control nor Olympia Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartHome Control or Olympia Connect?
SmartHome Control ships an update fortnightly, and Olympia Connect every 3 months. Most recently, SmartHome Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and Olympia Connect on October 25, 2026.

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