Comparison

SmartHQ vs WavHome

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

Head to head
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).

About

WavHome

Automate work schedules based on location and profile status. Share device access with family and friends, and receive real-time alerts for enhanced safety.

Highlights
  • Automated work scheduling
  • Location-based profiles
  • Device sharing
  • Family and friend access
  • Real-time safety alerts
Features
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·Automatically start/stop working based on time and profile status of multiple location. ·Suppopt share devices among family members or friends. ·Support real-time alerts to ensure safety.

Screenshots

SmartHQ4 screens
WavHome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartHQ at 4.6 against WavHome's 3.0. SmartHQ also leads on ratings volume (89K vs 2) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). WavHome's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHQ has 89K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SmartHQ's written reviews are positive against 0% of WavHome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, WavHome every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SmartHQ versus WavHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHQWavHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (89K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#70 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INCWavlink Technology Ltd

Customer experience

SmartHQ

All ratings89,296 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,499 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative72.6%

WavHome

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

WavHome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartHQ

No in-app purchases

None

WavHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartHQ free?
SmartHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WavHome free?
WavHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartHQ or WavHome?
SmartHQ is rated higher. SmartHQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while WavHome averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SmartHQ or WavHome have ads?
SmartHQ shows ads; WavHome does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartHQ or WavHome?
SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, and WavHome every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartHQ was updated on October 30, 2026 and WavHome on October 24, 2026.

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