Comparison

Smartvest vs MyDATEV

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

Head to head
About

Smartvest

This app allows you to configure and operate a wireless alarm system for your home. It supports up to 32 wireless components and 4 cameras, offering live access, event notifications with video, and the ability to set up custom scenarios and groups for enhanced security and comfort.

Highlights
  • Configure and operate wireless alarm system
  • Support for up to 32 components and 4 cameras
  • Live access and video streaming
  • Event notifications with video playback
  • Setup of custom scenarios and groups
  • Plug & Play installation
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Remark: Upon initial start up, pls. perform an Firmware Update of your Alarm Panel by following the advices in the App. Smart and reliable all-round security for your home for easy DIY installation With the Smartvest App, you can configure and operate your Smartvest wireless alarm system. Up to 32 wireless components and 4 cameras offer all-round security. The components and cameras are set up with only a few clicks using the Smartvest App. Live access via app any time and any place Using the Plug & Play internet access you can access your wireless alarm system without additional setup at the router. The Smartvest App offers state overview of all components, activating and deactivating of the wireless alarm system and access to live video data. Setup of individual scenarios The Smartvest App makes it possible to create individual scenarios. These can increase comfort or security, depending on the users’ requirement, by e.g. activating wireless power sockets triggered by motion detection for automatic illumination or starting the video recording on opening magnet contacts to detect intrusion. Creating individual groups In the control menu up to 9 individual groups can be created. These enable the operation of all used actors, e.g. wireless power sockets, with one click. Furthermore, it can be defined, which sensors trigger an alarm when activated and which actors should react. The setup of a partial activation is also possible. Reliable event notification with video images of up to 4 cameras The message function instantly notifies the user about every event. The recorded image data in the event list can be played back as well as saved on mobile end devices. With the help of the snapshot function single images can be saved on mobile end devices. The most important Smartvest App features: • Plug & Play: easy installation and operation • Up to 32 wireless components can be integrated • Up to 4 cameras and/or Home Video Surveillance set can be integrated (TVAC19x00, TVAC16000, PPIC3xxx0, PPIC4x520, PPIC9xxx0) • Activating/deactivating of the Smartvest • Setup of groups and scenarios • Live view and playback of recorded video data • Display of the state overview and event list with up to 1,000 entries • Notification and e-mail function Available Languages: - German - English - French - Dutch - Italian - Spanish - Danish - Swedish Supported Products: FUAA35000A The privacy policy can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/legal-documents/smartvest/dsgvo-smartvest.html The terms of use can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/share/terms-and-conditions/Terms-Smart-Security-World.pdf

About

MyDATEV

Securely connect with your tax advisor to exchange documents, communicate directly, and manage tasks and approvals. Upload receipts and access other DATEV cloud applications seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Secure login with DATEV account
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Direct chat communication
  • Task management and deadlines
  • Document review and approvals
  • Upload receipts and documents
Features
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MyDATEV App – für Mandanten Die MyDATEV App verbindet Sie sicher und komfortabel mit Ihrer Steuerkanzlei – jederzeit und überall. Kommunizieren Sie direkt, tauschen Sie Dokumente aus und behalten Sie Aufgaben sowie Freigaben stets im Blick – alles zentral und sicher in einer App. Voraussetzungen: • DATEV-Konto erforderlich • Authentifizierung mit SmartLogin • Nutzung von MyDATEV Kommunikation (Unterhaltungen, Aufgaben, Dokumente und Freigaben) • Einrichtung und Freischaltung durch Ihre Kanzlei erforderlich Funktionen: Sicherer und einfacher Login Melden Sie sich mit Ihrem DATEV-Konto an und profitieren Sie von einem hohen Sicherheitsniveau. Push-Benachrichtigungen Bleiben Sie über neue und geänderte Nachrichten, Aufgaben und Dokumente Ihrer Kanzlei immer auf dem Laufenden. Direkte Kommunikation Tauschen Sie sich per Chat mit Ihrer Kanzlei zu Themen wie Steuern, Lohn und Buchführung aus. Aufgaben erledigen Bearbeiten Sie Aufgaben, behalten Sie Fristen im Blick und arbeiten Sie effizient mit Ihrer Kanzlei zusammen. Freigaben erteilen Prüfen Sie Dokumente einfach und erteilen Sie erforderliche Freigaben direkt in der App. Dokumente hochladen Fotografieren und senden Sie Belege direkt an DATEV-Anwendungen wie DATEV Meine Steuern oder DATEV Unternehmen online. Zentraler Einstieg in die DATEV-Welt Greifen Sie nahtlos auf das MyDATEV Portal zu und wechseln Sie zwischen den bekannten DATEV Cloud-Anwendungen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass einzelne Anwendungen, wie DATEV Unternehmen online, derzeit noch nicht vollständig für Mobilgeräte optimiert sind.

Screenshots

Smartvest4 screens
MyDATEV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smartvest at 52% against MyDATEV's 33%. Smartvest also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). MyDATEV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartvest ships an update every 4 months, MyDATEV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smartvest versus MyDATEV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartvestMyDATEV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KGDATEV eG

Customer experience

Smartvest

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral29.3%
Negative19.0%

MyDATEV

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Smartvest

No in-app purchases

None

MyDATEV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smartvest free?
Smartvest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyDATEV free?
MyDATEV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smartvest or MyDATEV have ads?
Neither Smartvest nor MyDATEV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartvest or MyDATEV?
Smartvest ships an update every 4 months, and MyDATEV every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smartvest was updated on October 20, 2026 and MyDATEV on October 31, 2026.

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