Comparison

WSwitch for WeMo vs Watchla for Tesla

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

Watchla for Tesla

Control your Tesla directly from your Apple Watch with this app. It offers remote access, real-time vehicle data, and the ability to use your watch as a Bluetooth key, even offline. Customize commands and shortcuts for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Full Tesla control from Apple Watch
  • Use Apple Watch as Bluetooth Tesla Key
  • Offline vehicle control
  • Real-time vehicle data display
  • Perform vehicle commands
  • Apple Watch complications
  • Siri Shortcuts support
Features
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Watchla delivers full control of your Tesla to the convenience of your wrist. With a beautiful, clean & effective UI, Watchla is an Apple Watch app for Tesla that aims to replace your phone for most of your remote access needs with your Tesla. No more pulling your phone out of your pocket every time you want to check on your Tesla or tell it to do something. With Watchla all you have to do is raise your wrist to start interacting with your Tesla. Watchla, being a fully capable Tesla watch app, can: - Connect to your Tesla over Bluetooth - Enable your Apple Watch to become a Bluetooth Tesla Key for your Tesla - Control your Tesla while offline - Show you real-time data about your Tesla like charge state, climate state, door closures & more, even while offline - Perform vehicle commands While also supporting: - Apple Watch complications to keep you up to date with your Tesla right from your watch face - Siri Shortcuts (available on Apple Watch) - Custom command layouts - Remote start - Multiple Tesla vehicles - Remote door unlatch, for all doors (subject to vehicle compatibility) + much more! Watchla is also supported by a robust iOS companion app that you can use to easily configure the watch app and manage your Watchla experience, including: - customize watch app command layout - add & customize Siri Shortcuts - switch selected Tesla - manage preferences (including watch app preferences) - manage vehicle-interaction settings + much more & more to come! In addition, the Watchla team is always listening. Request a feature for Watchla here: https://watchla.app/feedback/#req-new-feature Disclaimer: Watchla is not owned or endorsed by Tesla Inc. Watchla utilizes Tesla’s Bluetooth protocol to safely & securely provide you with remote access to your Tesla from your Apple Watch. The Watchla Apple watch app is an independent watch app and (aside from initially adding your vehicles) doesn't need its iOS companion app to perform normally. Bluetooth functionality, including Watch Key, will continue to work without internet. Using Bluetooth and Tesla Key functionality is subject to vehicle compatibility. TLDR; yes, you can use a Wi-Fi only Apple Watch to control your Tesla without your phone nearby if your Tesla is included in the list below :) Tesla vehicles compatible with Bluetooth & Tesla Apple Watch Key support: - Model 3 - Model Ys - Cybertruck - Model S (year 2021 or newer) - Model X (year 2021 or newer) Download Watchla, the ultimate Tesla watch app and experience total control over your Tesla, from the convenience of your wrist. Made in Colorado

Screenshots

WSwitch for WeMo4 screens
Watchla for Tesla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Watchla for Tesla at Free against WSwitch for WeMo's $3.99. Watchla for Tesla also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). WSwitch for WeMo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (47% vs 34%). On ads 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

Watchla for Tesla is free to download; WSwitch for WeMo costs $3.99 up front. Watchla for Tesla sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. WSwitch for WeMo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Watchla for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watchla for Tesla has 1.6K ratings behind it against 220, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of WSwitch for WeMo's written reviews are positive against 34% of Watchla for Tesla's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSwitch for WeMo ships an update every 6 weeks, Watchla for Tesla every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
WSwitch for WeMo versus Watchla for Tesla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSwitch for WeMoWatchla for Tesla
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (220 ratings)4.1 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews — better33.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2201.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorgios TrigonakisVillegas Ventures LLC

Customer experience

WSwitch for WeMo

All ratings220 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative33.2%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative40.3%

Watchla for Tesla

All ratings1,559 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews463 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative59.4%

User reviews

WSwitch for WeMo

From 220 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

Watchla for Tesla

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless Bluetooth integration
  • 👍 Intuitive watch interface
  • 🔒 Secure authentication process
  • 💡 Useful watch complications
  • 🚀 Responsive app performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain concerns
  • 🐛 Inconsistent functionality
  • 🐛 Unreliable Siri commands
  • 🐛 Buggy after updates

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

Watchla for Tesla

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after recent Tesla API updates
  • Watch app disappearing from device
  • Charge status and mileage not updating correctly
  • Inability to re-authenticate after token expiration
  • Incompatibility with certain Tesla models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to switch between multiple vehicles
  • More customization options for watch complications
  • Improved Siri integration and voice command support
  • Faster Bluetooth connection and response times
  • Better error handling and feedback

In-app purchases

None

WSwitch for WeMo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Watchla for Tesla

Subscriptions3
  • Watchla Pro - Weekly Sub.3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Watchla Pro - Monthly Sub.3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Watchla Pro - Annual Sub.3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is WSwitch for WeMo free?
WSwitch for WeMo costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watchla for Tesla free?
Watchla for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WSwitch for WeMo or Watchla for Tesla?
Watchla for Tesla is rated higher. WSwitch for WeMo averages 3.5 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Watchla for Tesla averages 4.1 from 1.6K ratings.
Do WSwitch for WeMo or Watchla for Tesla have ads?
Neither WSwitch for WeMo nor Watchla for Tesla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WSwitch for WeMo or Watchla for Tesla?
WSwitch for WeMo ships an update every 6 weeks, and Watchla for Tesla every 9 days. Most recently, WSwitch for WeMo was updated on October 19, 2026 and Watchla for Tesla on October 20, 2026.

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