Comparison

2nd vs SmartThings

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

Head to head
About

2nd

Features
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30代男性にとって、平日の仕事服が1st(最重要)だとしたら、休日のカジュアル服が2nd(2番目)。そんな休日スタイルを提案する、語れる洋服を集めた身近でリアルな大人のファッション誌です。 *本誌発売日は毎月12日で、電子版発売日も同日公開の予定です。 *祝日他の理由で発売日が前後する場合がございますので、ご了承ください。 *電子版では、紙の雑誌と内容が一部異なる場合や、掲載されないページがある場合がございます。 本アプリケーションはNewsstandに対応しています。 アプリは無料でダウロードできますが、コンテンツの購入は有料です。 コンテンツのダウンロードは、WiFi環境での接続を推奨いたします。 ■定期購読の期間と料金 1ヶ月(自動更新):500円 2ヶ月(自動更新):960円 3ケ月(自動更新):1400円 6ケ月(自動更新):3000円 12ケ月(自動更新):5800円 お支払いは、お客様のApple IDにて行われます。 ■新刊の自動ダウンロード機能について iOSの設定のアプリの「通知」と「Appのバックグラウンド更新」 をオンに設定すると、ライセンス期間中に新しいコンテンツが発行された際に 自動的に端末(本棚)にダウンロードされます。 ■定期購読の自動更新と課金について  購読は「自動継続更新」となります。購読期間が終了する24時間以内に、購読 が自動更新され、お客様のApple IDに課金されます。 ■定期購読の設定の確認と自動更新の停止について  ライセンス期間終了の24時間以上前に、お客様のアカウント設定画面から、自 動更新をオフにしていただくことで、ライセンスの自動更新を停止することがで きます。  自動更新の設定は、「設定」 > 「Store」 > 「Apple IDタップ」 > 「Apple IDを表 示からパスワードを入力」 > 購読の「管理」から行うことができます。 https://support.apple.com/ja-jp/HT202039 ■定期購読のキャンセルについて  定期購読期間中は、期間の変更やキャンセルをすることができません。 プライバシーポリシー及び利用規約:http://www.magastore.jp/inapp/newsstand/privacypolicy/2nd.html

About

SmartThings

Unify and manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Connect hundreds of brands, create custom scenes and routines, and control your home remotely. Monitor energy usage and even get meal planning assistance.

Highlights
  • Connect and control devices from multiple brands
  • Create custom scenes and routines
  • Remote home monitoring and control
  • Automated notifications and status updates
  • Voice control with Google Assistant
  • Energy tracking and saving features
  • Smart cooking and meal planning assistance
Features
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Quickly and easily connect and control your smart home devices through SmartThings. SmartThings is compatible with 100s of smart home brands. So, you can control all of your smart home gadgets in one place, including your Samsung Smart TV and smart home appliances. With SmartThings, you can connect, monitor and control multiple smart home devices quicker and easier. Connect your Samsung smart TVs, smart appliances, smart speakers and brands like Ring, Nest and Philips Hue - all from one app. Then control your smart devices using voice assistants including Google Assistant [Key Features] - Control and check in on your home from wherever you are - Connect your smart devices across many different brands to work together by setting ‘scenes’ - Build routines that are set on time, weather, and device status, so your home runs smoothly in the background - Allow shared control by giving access to other users - Receive status updates about your devices with automated notifications - Talk to your devices using Google Assistant - Track, monitor and save money on energy with SmartThings Energy. See how much your home and compatible Samsung devices cost to run, and try various energy saving features, such as AI saving mode, or schedule devices to run during off peak hours. - Receive recipe recommendations by scanning meal kits, wine, and meat. Plan, shop and prep meals with the help of SmartThings Cooking ※ Some features may not be available in all countries. [App requirements] Some mobile devices may not be supported. - iOS 17.0 or later / iPhone XR or later / iPad 6 or later ※ App permissions The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed. [Optional access permissions] • Apple Health : Used to sync with Apple Health data to give you better Family Care insights • Apple Music : Used to read music album information • Bluetooth : Used to scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Camera: Used to scan QR codes so you can easily add members and devices to SmartThings • Contacts : Used to get phone numbers of your contacts to send text message notifications • Location : Used to locate your devices, create routines based on your location, and scan for nearby devices using Wi-Fi • Local Network : Used to find Wi-Fi connected devices • Microphone: Used to add certain devices to SmartThings using high-frequency sounds • Notification : Used to provide notifications about SmartThings devices and features • NFC : Used to check information about devices that you intend to connect • Photos : Used to play photos and videos on SmartThings devices • Voice recognition : Used to convert voice to text

Screenshots

2nd2 screens
SmartThings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartThings at none against 2nd's 11. SmartThings also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 44 months) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). 2nd's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. 2nd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SmartThings asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2nd ships an update every 44 months, SmartThings monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
2nd versus SmartThings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2ndSmartThings
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (838K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—31.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—838K — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB886 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDENTSU INC.Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

2nd

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SmartThings

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to add or remove devices
  • Inconsistent device status updates
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control TV without remote
  • Improved photo/artwork management for Frame TV
  • More advanced automation and scheduling options
  • Better integration with other smart home platforms

In-app purchases

11 purchases

2nd

Subscriptions1
  • 2nd$5.991 Month
One-time10
  • 2nd 2016年8月号 Vol.113$3.99
  • 2nd 2016年11月号 Vol.116$3.99
  • 2nd 2016年12月号 Vol.117$3.99
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  • 2nd 2017年7月号 Vol.124$3.99
  • 2nd 2017年8月号 Vol.125$3.99
  • 2nd 2017年9月号 Vol.126$3.99
  • 2nd 2018年1月号 Vol.130$3.99
  • 2nd 2018年4月号 Vol.133$3.99
  • 2nd 2018年5月号 Vol.134$3.99
  • 2nd 2016年7月号 Vol.112$3.99
None

SmartThings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2nd free?
2nd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartThings free?
SmartThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 2nd or SmartThings have ads?
Neither 2nd nor SmartThings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2nd or SmartThings?
2nd ships an update every 44 months, and SmartThings monthly. Most recently, 2nd was updated on September 17, 2026 and SmartThings on September 29, 2026.

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