Comparison

SmartHQ vs SummitPlan

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

SummitPlan

This app helps users achieve their goals by breaking them down into manageable tasks and habits. It provides a structured approach to planning and tracking progress towards success.

Highlights
  • Goal planning
  • Task management
  • Habit tracking
  • Progress monitoring
  • Structured approach
Features
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Welcome to SummitPlan, the app that helps you reach new heights and conquer your goals! With SummitPlan, you’re not just planning tasks — you’re climbing toward success, one step at a time.

Screenshots

SmartHQ4 screens
SummitPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SummitPlan at 100% against SmartHQ's 17%. SummitPlan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SmartHQ's advantage is ratings volume (87K vs 4) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). 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

SummitPlan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHQ has 87K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of SummitPlan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, SummitPlan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SmartHQ versus SummitPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHQSummitPlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (87K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INCKunwarpal Singh

Customer experience

SmartHQ

All ratings86,705 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1,422 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative72.7%

SummitPlan

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SummitPlan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartHQ

No in-app purchases

None

SummitPlan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartHQ free?
SmartHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SummitPlan free?
SummitPlan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartHQ or SummitPlan?
SummitPlan is rated higher. SmartHQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while SummitPlan averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SmartHQ or SummitPlan have ads?
SmartHQ shows ads; SummitPlan does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartHQ or SummitPlan?
SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, and SummitPlan every 6 weeks. Most recently, SmartHQ was updated on September 26, 2026 and SummitPlan on June 5, 2026.

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