Comparison

SUPLA vs Garett eKids

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

Head to head
About

SUPLA

Control home automation devices like gates, garage doors, and lighting. Monitor sensors for temperature, humidity, and consumption, with customizable charts. This open-source system offers a free and simple way to manage your smart home.

Highlights
  • Control gates, garage doors, and doors
  • Manage roller shutters and lighting
  • Monitor temperature and humidity sensors
  • Track electricity, gas, and water consumption
  • Generate consumption and sensor charts
  • Control dimmers and heaters
Features
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SUPLA for iOS is part of a project developed based on an open software and open hardware. Control modules for Raspberry Pl and ESP8266/ESP32/Arduino platforms can be built to operate building automatics. The system allows to: - Open and close the gate - Open and close garage doors - Open the door - Open the gateway - Open and close roller shutters - Control RGB lighting - Control light brightness level - Turn the power on and off - Turn the lighting on and off - Monitor status of roller shutters, the gate, garage doors, the door and the gateway - Monitor liquid sensor - Monitor distance sensor - Monitor depth sensor - Present temperature and humidity from a connected sensors - Monitoring of electricity, gas and water consumption - Generating charts of temperature, humidity and consumption of electricity, gas and water - Varilight dimmer control (V-Pro Smart) - Control of Heatpol Home+ heaters Supla is open, simple and free! For details, please go to www.supla.org

About

Garett eKids

Features
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Garett eKids is the official app designed for Garett children’s smartwatches equipped with eSIM technology. It enables constant contact with your child and access to multiple features that enhance safety and convenience. Use the video support and the technical support section to quickly and easily set up your smartwatch and the Garett eKids app: https://garett.eu/technical-support-smartwatches-for-kids/ Supported models (list current as of May 2025): • Garett Kids eSIM 4G • (More models coming soon) For watches from the ADULTS category, use the Garett Smart app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.com.garett.app Key features of Garett eKids: • Real-Time Location Tracking Track your child’s current position via precise GPS. The app also provides access to location history and safety zone (Geo-fencing) settings with notifications for zone exits. • Quick Communication Send and receive text messages, voice messages, photos, and enjoy video chat. The SOS button allows your child to instantly call for help in an emergency. • Class Schedule & Time Management Plan your child’s activities with a dedicated calendar and manage the smartwatch functions remotely. • Battery Saving Modes Customize location update frequency and enable power-saving mode to prolong battery life. • eSIM Verification & Support If the eSIM does not work properly, ensure that: – It is a new, standalone number, – It has been activated, – There are sufficient funds, – There are no locks (e.g., PIN code), – It supports data transmission and caller ID, – It works in 2G/3G/4G LTE mode. If issues arise, check the user manual or contact our support. Important: For best GPS accuracy, it’s recommended to use the watch in open outdoor areas. Indoors, the device may rely on cellular signal (LBS), which may reduce accuracy.

Screenshots

SUPLA4 screens
Garett eKids4 screens

Verdict

The call

SUPLA and Garett eKids are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUPLA ships an update every 3 weeks, Garett eKids every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SUPLA versus Garett eKids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUPLAGarett eKids
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAC SOFTWAREGARETT Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

SUPLA

No in-app purchases

None

Garett eKids

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SUPLA free?
SUPLA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Garett eKids free?
Garett eKids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SUPLA or Garett eKids have ads?
Neither SUPLA nor Garett eKids shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SUPLA or Garett eKids?
SUPLA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Garett eKids every 2 weeks. Most recently, SUPLA was updated on October 21, 2026 and Garett eKids on October 9, 2026.

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