Comparison

Sound Record Event vs SmartTherm

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

Head to head
About

Sound Record Event

Features
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Start recording the sound at the time we indict after we tap the start button. After we tap the start button, the job list view will be displayed automatically. In this edition, when we tap the start button, after the job view is displayed, we need to keep the job list view in the foreground status in order to start recording the sound successfully. After the recording job has already been started successfully, then we could press the home key and the app will continue to record the sound in the background status, at this time, in the current iOS, a small red bar will be displayed at the top of the screen, in the current iPad OS, a small record icon which includes a white microphone will be displayed at the top right corner. However, if we need the next record job could start automatically, we still need to keep the job list view displayed in the foreground status. This app includes six kinds of sound recorder. The one time event sound recorder could record the sound at the specific time. The interval event sound recorder could start to record the sound every interval minutes. The every hour event sound record could record the sound at the indicted minutes every hour. The every day event sound record could record the sound at the indicted hour and minute every day. The every week event sound recorder could record the sound at the indicted week day and at the indicted hour and minutes. When we need to run all the sound recorders, just tap the start button from the main view. If we need to run one of the sound recorder, for example, the every hour event sound recorder only , then tap the every hour event button, then tap the start button at the bottom tools bar, so start the every hour event sound recorder only. Export the sound files: use iTune File Sharing. or use Email or iCloud. In the file list, select the sound file , tap the Email button , or tap to iCloud button. Using the email, need to set the default email box of the device. Basic Usage: When we first launch this app, its database is empty.So we need to add our own event first. Step 1: decide which kinds of sound recorder we need to add. For example, if we want to add a every hour event sound recorder, so we tap the Every Hour Event button, then we will view the Every Hour Event Sound Recorder list, at first , the list is empty. Step 2: tap the add button at the bottom of the view, after that, we will see the every hour event view. In this view, we could pick which minute the sound recorder will start. Then select the duration of the recording. After that, Tap the save button at the upper left corner. At last, we will see one row in the every hour event list. And tap the start button, we will see the job list of recording sound in the next 24 hours. Advanced Usage: In the main view, beside the event button, is the status button of the event. For example, if the button on the right side of Every hour event button is ON, then every hour sound recorder event is alive. When we tap the start button, the alive event will run. If the status button is OFF, then every hour sound recorder is sleep. When we tap the start button in the main view, the every hour sound recorder event will run.

About

SmartTherm

Control your home's temperature remotely with this Wi-Fi enabled programmable thermostat. Features a large LCD touchscreen and smartphone integration for easy adjustments. Set custom schedules for different days and periods to adapt to your lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control via smartphone
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Large backlit LCD touchscreen
  • Programmable daily and weekly schedules
  • 6 programmable periods per day
  • Simple installation and use
Features
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This Wi-Fi Digital Programmable Thermostat allows you to control the temperature anytime and anywhere. It features a large backlight display LCD touch screen. It can be used and controlled through your Smartphone Installation and use are simple and easily adapt to your lifestyle. It is possible to set 6 different periods in the same day “with 10 minute interval”, a specific program for one day of the week for 5 working days, for a weekend or for a whole week.

Screenshots

Sound Record Event4 screens
SmartTherm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartTherm at Free against Sound Record Event's $0.99. SmartTherm also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SmartTherm is free to download; Sound Record Event costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Record Event ships an update every 9 months, SmartTherm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sound Record Event versus SmartTherm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Record EventSmartTherm
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—2.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方 沈Dongguan Zhongjin Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Sound Record Event

No in-app purchases

None

SmartTherm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Record Event free?
Sound Record Event costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartTherm free?
SmartTherm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sound Record Event or SmartTherm have ads?
Neither Sound Record Event nor SmartTherm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sound Record Event or SmartTherm?
Sound Record Event ships an update every 9 months, and SmartTherm every 2 months. Most recently, Sound Record Event was updated on November 6, 2026 and SmartTherm on November 3, 2026.

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