# 2nd vs SmartThings

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.

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 2nd | SmartThings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (838K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartthings/id1222822904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **838K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 26 MB | 886 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DENTSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326362308) | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) |

## What reviewers say

### 2nd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd/id972428729)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2nd | $5.99 | per month |
| 2nd 2016年8月号 Vol.113 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2016年11月号 Vol.116 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2016年12月号 Vol.117 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2017年7月号 Vol.124 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2017年8月号 Vol.125 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2017年9月号 Vol.126 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2018年1月号 Vol.130 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2018年4月号 Vol.133 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2018年5月号 Vol.134 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2016年7月号 Vol.112 | $3.99 | one-time |


### SmartThings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartthings/id1222822904)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Lifestyle, #157 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Remote control functionality
- 📚 Laundry cycle recommendations
- 🤖 Automation and scheduling capabilities
- 🔧 Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow and laggy performance
- 🔍 Difficulty connecting and configuring devices
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add or remove devices
- Inconsistent device status updates
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*