SmartHQ vs FlowGate Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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).
FlowGate Connect
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FlowGate is a simple, secure access and check-in app for gyms, schools, family centers, sports complexes, restaurants, and small businesses. From the home screen, you can view your access and check-out codes, register for upcoming events, and see a community feed with staff updates. The Parent tab lets you manage your children, message staff, and add trusted adults for pick-up. The Membership tab shows your active memberships, and Profile includes your account and app settings. Note: FlowGate Connect is a customer companion app. All admin tools are web-based and are not available on mobile or Mac at this time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FlowGate Connect at none against SmartHQ's shown. SmartHQ's advantage is chart position (#78 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, FlowGate Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartHQ | FlowGate Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (88K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 88K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC | Jeff Kartheiser |
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
FlowGate Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartHQ
No in-app purchases
FlowGate Connect
No in-app purchases









