SmartHQ vs Remindy
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).
Remindy
Never miss an important task or date again with this smart reminder app. It allows you to set location-based alerts for when you arrive or leave a place, and tie reminders to special dates. Share reminders with others and enjoy a clean, intuitive interface designed for daily life.
- Location-based reminders (arrive/leave)
- Special date reminders with countdowns
- Shared reminders for coordination
- Quick pick for nearest locations
- Recurring and one-time reminders
- Checklists with progress tracking
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Remindy is a smart reminder app that fires at the right place and the right day — never just at the wrong time. Instead of yet another time-based alarm you'll dismiss and forget, Remindy lets you tie reminders to actual locations and important dates. The notification arrives the moment you walk into the grocery store, leave the office, or wake up on a loved one's birthday. LOCATION REMINDERS • Geofence triggers when you ARRIVE or LEAVE any saved place • "Buy bread" at the grocery store, "turn off the heater" when you leave home • Quick Pick: built-in shortcuts for common chains — the app finds the NEAREST location automatically • Weekly schedule support: only fire on Mon/Wed/Fri, only between 8:00–11:00 • Recurring or one-time • Per-reminder checklists with progress tracking SPECIAL DATES • Birthdays, anniversaries, monthly recurrences • Smart countdown: "Today!", "Tomorrow!", "In 3 days" • Automatic age calculation for birthdays • Upcoming dates surfaced on Home in a 14-day window • Notifications fire on time, never miss the moment SHARED REMINDERS • Send a reminder to a partner or roommate via a single tap link • They open it in Remindy and the geofence becomes theirs too • Perfect for couples coordinating errands SAVED PLACES • One-tap shortcuts for Home, Work, Mom's house, your gym • Unlimited custom places EVERY LANGUAGE YOU NEED • English, Spanish, Turkish, German • Auto-detected from your device, switchable anytime in Settings BUILT FOR DAILY LIFE • Battery-aware mode reduces location refresh for users who care about battery • Background-safe — runs reliably even when the app is closed • Apple Sign-In and Google Sign-In supported • Dark, warm, premium design — sleek and easy on the eyes PRICING • Free: 3 active reminders, 3 shared, 3 special dates, last 30 activity events. Includes ads. • Remove Ads ($3.99 one-time): Same features, just no advertising. • Pro Unlock ($9.99 one-time): Unlimited reminders, shared, special dates, history. No ads. Lifetime access — no subscription, no recurring charges. WHO IT'S FOR • Forgetful adults who already drop pins in Maps as memory aids • ADHD-friendly: spatial and date cues outperform time-based alarms • Couples and families coordinating real-life logistics • Anyone tired of missing important dates Privacy first: location and reminder data is tied to your account and never sold to third parties. You can delete your account and all data permanently from Settings at any time. Full privacy policy at the link below.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartHQ at none against Remindy's 2. SmartHQ also leads on ratings volume (90K vs 1) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). Remindy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. Remindy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SmartHQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remindy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHQ has 90K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, Remindy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartHQ | Remindy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (90K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 90K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #68 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC | Siyami Keles |
Customer experience
SmartHQ
Remindy
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
Remindy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartHQ
No in-app purchases
Remindy
- Remove Ads$3.99
- Pro Unlock$9.99









