SmartSystemStatus vs GuardTec Firmware Updater
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartSystemStatus
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This is a sample system status viewer. You can use it view your iDevice's battery, memory, CPU processes and disk space status quickly.
GuardTec Firmware Updater
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The GuardTec Firmware Updater is the essential mobile companion for maintaining and optimizing your GuardTec IoT System. Designed for commercial pool operators, this app ensures your GuardTec system remains up to date with the latest firmware, improving performance, security, and reliability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartSystemStatus at 6.0 against GuardTec Firmware Updater's 15.1. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on May 16, 2026.
| Parameter | SmartSystemStatus | GuardTec Firmware Updater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG GAME | Solenis, LLC |
In-app purchases
SmartSystemStatus
No in-app purchases
GuardTec Firmware Updater
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartSystemStatus free?
Is GuardTec Firmware Updater free?
Do SmartSystemStatus or GuardTec Firmware Updater have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartSystemStatus or GuardTec Firmware Updater?
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