WSwitch for WeMo vs OrbitAssist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
OrbitAssist
This app helps troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues with smart devices. It guides users through tests to identify and fix potential problems, ensuring a smooth experience with smart products.
- Connectivity issue identification
- Troubleshooting tests
- Device connection assistance
- Smart product experience enhancement
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At Orbit we strive to ensure that every customer has the best possible experience with our smart products. Unfortunately, there may be times when you experience issues with setting up or keeping your device connected to the internet - in those cases, Orbit Assist can help! With just a few taps of your screen, Orbit Assist completes the tests required to identify and help fix potential causes of connectivity issues, so you can go back to enjoying your Orbit Products to the fullest!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WSwitch for WeMo at 47% against OrbitAssist's 0%. WSwitch for WeMo also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (218 vs 37). OrbitAssist's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On update cadence, 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
OrbitAssist 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.
WSwitch for WeMo holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSwitch for WeMo has 218 ratings behind it against 37, 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 0% of OrbitAssist's.
WSwitch for WeMo ships an update every 6 weeks, OrbitAssist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WSwitch for WeMo | OrbitAssist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (218 ratings) — better | 1.0 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 218 — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Georgios Trigonakis | Orbit Irrigation |
Customer experience
WSwitch for WeMo
OrbitAssist
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
OrbitAssist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WSwitch for WeMo
No in-app purchases
OrbitAssist
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WSwitch for WeMo free?
Is OrbitAssist free?
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