Comparison

WSwitch for WeMo vs My Leviton

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

Head to head
About

WSwitch for WeMo

Control your smart switches and LED bulbs directly from your iPhone, Widgets, and Apple Watch. Manage individual devices, all devices, or groups, and even set up new devices. This app provides a streamlined way to manage your smart home devices without relying on the original manufacturer's app.

Highlights
  • Control Wemo switches and LED bulbs
  • Turn devices on/off individually
  • Dim LED bulbs
  • Control all devices with one button
  • Set up new Wemo devices
  • Create and control device groups
  • Local network search or manual IP addition
Features
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WSwitch switches your smart plugs and lights from your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. One tap turns a lamp, a heater, or a whole room on or off. Everything runs on your home network, with no account and no cloud service. HOME • Tiles show every device and whether it's on. Tap a tile to switch it. • Dim LED bulbs right on their tile. • Groups switch several devices at once, and All Off turns everything off. ENERGY • For Insight plugs: live watts, today's energy and on-time, a power chart, and totals. • Enter your electricity price to see what it costs. TIMERS, SCHEDULES, AND AUTOMATIONS • Keep a plug on for 15 minutes to 2 hours, and it switches itself off, even if your iPhone is off. • Shortcuts actions turn devices on or off, toggle them, check whether they're on, or turn everything off. • Use Shortcuts automations to switch devices at set times, when you arrive home, or when a Focus turns on. A built-in guide shows how. EVERYWHERE • Home Screen widgets in three sizes, with a button for each device. • A control for Control Center and the Lock Screen. • An Apple Watch app to switch devices from your wrist. • Quick actions on the app icon to turn everything on or off. SETUP • WSwitch finds your devices by itself, or you can add one by its IP address. • Set up a new or reset plug on your Wi-Fi right from your iPhone. • Rename devices, give each one an icon, and choose what appears in widgets and on your watch. COMPATIBLE DEVICES Belkin WeMo Insight Smart Plug, Switch Smart Plug, Switch + Motion, and Smart LED Bulbs with the WeMo Link. Not compatible with HomeKit-enabled models. Your iPhone and your devices need to be on the same local network. Also available for Mac. WSwitch is an independent app and isn't affiliated with Belkin.

About

My Leviton

Control your home's lighting and appliances remotely with this app. It allows you to manage smart devices individually or by room, create custom scenes, and set schedules for automated control. Voice commands are also supported through popular smart assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights and loads
  • Create custom scenes and schedules
  • Group devices by room
  • Voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
  • No hub required
  • Automate plug-in devices
Features
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My Leviton connects the Leviton Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Technology product family to your iOS device as well as Amazon Alexa for voice control, no hub required! Control your lights and loads from anywhere using the free My Leviton app for iPhone and iPad. Easily replace your existing single pole or multi-way devices with the new Leviton Dimmer or Switches to allow control from anywhere via your My Leviton app. As well, you can start automating and controlling your plug-in lamps or small appliances using the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-in Outlet. Use the free My Leviton iOS app to add/name your smart devices and to control them individually or as a room with a single button push. Create schedules, scenes, and customize your experience with adjustable fade rates, maximum/minimum illumination levels, and more if desired for a truly advanced lighting control system that’s easy to use manually or via the app. Simplify control of your home - schedule lights and connected loads to turn on/off at specific times or based on sunrise/sunset, easily group your smart devices into rooms for quick control, and create scenes to activate multiple lights at once for movie time, party mode, or goodnight. Works with Hey Google, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri (HomeKit). Add an optional Amazon Alexa device to use voice commands like, “Alexa, set dining room lights to 33%.” (Echo sold separately, but there is no intermediary hub/controller required). Leverage the Leviton Decora form factor with matching color change kits, multi-way devices for hallways and staircases, multiple options for wallplates and more, to match the décor throughout your home. Get started today with My Leviton – a growing eco-system with more partners and announcements to come!

Screenshots

WSwitch for WeMo4 screens
My Leviton4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My Leviton at Free against WSwitch for WeMo's $3.99. My Leviton also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (85% vs 47%). On ads, 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

My Leviton is free to download; WSwitch for WeMo costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Leviton holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Leviton has 6.3K ratings behind it against 218, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WSwitch for WeMo's written reviews are positive against 85% of My Leviton's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSwitch for WeMo ships an update every 6 weeks, My Leviton fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WSwitch for WeMo versus My Leviton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSwitch for WeMoMy Leviton
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (218 ratings)4.6 (6.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2186.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorgios TrigonakisLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Customer experience

WSwitch for WeMo

All ratings218 ratings
Positive58.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.0%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative40.3%

My Leviton

All ratings6,312 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews868 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.4%

User reviews

WSwitch for WeMo

From 218 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable and consistent
  • 🔒 Works even when official app fails
  • 👍 Convenient on/off controls
  • 👍 Easy to use and setup
  • 👍 Useful all on/all off feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔌 Limited functionality compared to official app
  • 🔌 No scheduling or timer options
  • 🔌 No dimmer controls
  • 🔌 Inability to rename devices

My Leviton

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
  • 💡 Comprehensive control and scheduling options
  • 🔒 Secure and stable connection
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues and device disconnections
  • 🔧 Challenging to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity problems
  • 🔧 Limited customization options in the app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent device status reporting
  • 🔧 Buggy firmware updates causing issues

Bugs and requests

WSwitch for WeMo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Devices sometimes disappear from the app
  • Watch app not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add scheduling and timer functionality
  • Implement dimmer controls
  • Allow renaming of devices
  • Improve remote access capabilities

My Leviton

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline and requiring reset
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Firmware updates causing devices to stop working
  • Inconsistent device status and control in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more advanced scheduling and automation options
  • Improve app UI and user experience
  • Provide better troubleshooting tools and support
  • Integrate with a wider range of smart home platforms
  • Add support for local control and offline functionality

In-app purchases

None

WSwitch for WeMo

No in-app purchases

None

My Leviton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WSwitch for WeMo free?
WSwitch for WeMo costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Leviton free?
My Leviton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WSwitch for WeMo or My Leviton?
My Leviton is rated higher. WSwitch for WeMo averages 3.5 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while My Leviton averages 4.6 from 6.3K ratings.
Do WSwitch for WeMo or My Leviton have ads?
Neither WSwitch for WeMo nor My Leviton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WSwitch for WeMo or My Leviton?
WSwitch for WeMo ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Leviton fortnightly. Most recently, WSwitch for WeMo was updated on October 14, 2026 and My Leviton on October 16, 2026.

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