Comparison

SmartHQ vs cjClock

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

cjClock

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Ever desire a simple nightstand app? There's the stock Clock app that provides rudimentary features, there's a whole plethora of exotic apps. THIS app provides the core functionality without the complications of the breadth of features often seen. The size of the time text is sized to the max appropriate for iPhones in Portrait or Landscape mode. One can change the color of that text as well as adjust the brightness of that text. Then, a broad selection of sounds with which to awaken.

Screenshots

SmartHQ4 screens
cjClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartHQ at Free against cjClock's $0.99. SmartHQ also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). cjClock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

SmartHQ is free to download; cjClock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, cjClock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SmartHQ versus cjClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHQcjClock
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (87K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings87K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INCT. Frank Lawlis

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

cjClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartHQ

No in-app purchases

None

cjClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartHQ free?
SmartHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cjClock free?
cjClock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartHQ or cjClock have ads?
SmartHQ shows ads; cjClock does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartHQ or cjClock?
SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, and cjClock every 2 months. Most recently, SmartHQ was updated on September 26, 2026 and cjClock on September 15, 2026.

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