SmartHome Control vs Olympia Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SmartHome Control
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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 reachβwithout unnecessary complexity. HomeControl requires compatible home-control hardware and an internet connection. Always visually confirm that the controlled gate or door can move safely.
Olympia Connect
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | SmartHome Control | Olympia Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Worapot Jumniandumrongkarn | Olympia Electronics |
In-app purchases
SmartHome Control
No in-app purchases
Olympia Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartHome Control free?
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Do SmartHome Control or Olympia Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartHome Control or Olympia Connect?
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