Comparison

Smart Power Strip vs SmartHQ

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

Head to head
About

Smart Power Strip

Remotely manage and automate your home appliances from any location. Monitor energy usage and set schedules for convenience and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Automation scheduling
  • Anytime, anywhere access
  • Appliance monitoring
Features
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Control, monitor, automate appliances at anytime, anywhere.

About

SmartHQ

Control and monitor smart appliances from multiple brands in one app. Receive notifications, update software, and personalize settings. Get expert help and track energy usage.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Appliance notifications
  • Software updates
  • Personalized settings
  • Voice integration
  • Energy/water usage monitoring
  • AI cooking recipes
  • Product registration
  • Expert assistance
  • Proactive service alerts
Features
Currently charting
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SmartHQ: Your Connected Home Command Center Effortlessly control your smart appliances from GE Appliances, Profile, Café, Monogram, Fisher & Paykel, and Haier – all in one app. KEY FEATURES: • REMOTE CONTROL – Monitor and control your appliances from anywhere, ensuring peace of mind and convenience. • STAY INFORMED - Receive timely notifications about your appliances, including alerts and updates. • SOFTWARE UPDATES - Keep your appliances running smoothly with the latest software updates and access new features as they become available. • PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE - Create shortcuts for frequently used functions and download new appliance modes. • VOICE INTEGRATION – Add your appliances to Amazon Alexa and Google Home hubs for voice control. • MONITOR ENERGY & WATER USAGE - Gain insights into your appliance's energy and water consumption, helping you make informed choices. • ENHANCED COOKING EXPERIENCE - Generate cooking recipes using Flavorly AI. Monitor your oven's progress with the built-in camera and pair accessories such as smart cookware and probes. • CONVENIENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION - Register all your GE appliances, even non-Wi-Fi models, for quick access to manuals, specs, and support. • GET EXPERT HELP - Access the SmartHQ Assistant for answers to your appliance questions. • PROACTIVE SERVICE - Receive service alerts when your appliance needs attention and use the diagnostics tool to troubleshoot issues. • SCHEDULE SERVICE - Schedule a technician visit or access appliance support contact information. *Note: Features may vary depending on your appliance model and country of residence. REMOTE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a compatible SmartHQ-enabled appliance or SmartHQ Connect module. SmartHQ Connect modules can be purchased online: https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/spec/PBX23W00Y0?SpecType=SpecType. OPTIONAL APP PERMISSIONS: • Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth/BLE - Used for commissioning nearby appliances. • Notifications - Used for product updates and status notifications. • Camera/Media Files - Used for Flavorly Picture to Recipe feature. - To scan QR codes to add appliances. - To scan product barcodes and provide recipes. • Precise Location - Used for enabling Automation feature (i.e. Home/Away mode).

Screenshots

Smart Power Strip4 screens
SmartHQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartHQ at 4.6 against Smart Power Strip's 1.0. SmartHQ also leads on ratings volume (89K vs 4) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). Smart Power Strip's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartHQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHQ has 89K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart Power Strip's written reviews are positive against 17% of SmartHQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Power Strip ships an update every 2 months, SmartHQ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Smart Power Strip versus SmartHQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Power StripSmartHQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (89K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews17.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings489K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#88 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoger YiuHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC

Customer experience

Smart Power Strip

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SmartHQ

All ratings87,647 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1,480 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative72.6%

Bugs and requests

Smart Power Strip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SmartHQ

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Account verification loop
  • Inability to connect appliances to WiFi
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate cycle tracking
  • Disconnection issues
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  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow setting favorites as default
  • Provide more granular control over appliance settings
  • Integrate with smart home platforms
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve notification controls
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  • Provide access to appliance manuals
  • Enable remote control of all appliance functions

In-app purchases

None

Smart Power Strip

No in-app purchases

None

SmartHQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Power Strip free?
Smart Power Strip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartHQ free?
SmartHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Power Strip or SmartHQ?
SmartHQ is rated higher. Smart Power Strip averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SmartHQ averages 4.6 from 89K ratings.
Do Smart Power Strip or SmartHQ have ads?
SmartHQ shows ads; Smart Power Strip does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Power Strip or SmartHQ?
Smart Power Strip ships an update every 2 months, and SmartHQ every 4 weeks. Most recently, Smart Power Strip was updated on October 3, 2026 and SmartHQ on October 20, 2026.

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