Comparison

WSwitch for WeMo vs Bit Switch

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 is an app to control your Wemo switches with your iPhone, Widgets and Apple Watch. Now you can control your WeMo devices without the need for the discontinued WeMo app You can turn On or Off any device and dim your LED Bulbs. You can also turn On or Off all devices by pressing a button. You can set up the WiFi for new Wemo devices. You can create and control groups of devices. The app can search your local network for devices or you can add devices manually with IP. To use the app you have to be connected to the same wifi network as your smart devices. Also available for Mac: https://macappsto.re/us/Jnu27

About

Bit Switch

Control legacy smart home devices directly from your local network without relying on the cloud. Manage switches, dimmers, and monitor energy usage securely with AES-encrypted Wi-Fi setup.

Highlights
  • Local device discovery
  • Control switches and dimmers
  • Monitor energy usage
  • Secure Wi-Fi provisioning
  • AES-encrypted credentials
  • Supports dark mode
Features
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Bit Switch provides fast, private, and reliable local control for legacy WeMo devices — no cloud required. Discover devices on your local network, control switches and dimmers, view energy usage from Insight plugs, receive motion sensor state, and provision Wi‑Fi securely using AES-encrypted credentials for device setup. Full device support: switches, dimmers, light switches, Insight energy plugs, motion sensors, outdoor plugs, Maker devices, and bridges. Robust discovery: SSDP/UPnP discovery with M‑SEARCH reliable on-network detection. Secure provisioning: built-in Wi‑Fi setup with AES-128-CBC password encryption to keep credentials private during device configuration. Reliable control: improved GetBinaryState / SetBinaryState handling with clear status and error reporting. Usability: streamlined Wi‑Fi setup dialog, password visibility toggle, and status indicators for connection and handshake. Appearance: supports dark mode and refined themes for a modern, readable UI. Why Bit Switch Local-first: device discovery and control happen on your network — no cloud required or used for device control. Privacy-focused: provisioning uses AES encryption; credentials are never sent to external services. Practical: works with a wide range of legacy Belkin WeMo hardware still in the wild. What's New Improved SSDP/UPnP discovery for more reliable on-network detection. Enhanced Wi‑Fi provisioning flow with AES-128-CBC encryption of passwords. UI improvements: clearer Wi‑Fi setup flow, better error messages, and password visibility toggle. Better state handling for GetBinaryState / SetBinaryState calls. Dark mode and theme refinements. Compatibility & Privacy Devices and phone must be on the same Wi‑Fi network. Router must allow UDP multicast for SSDP discovery. Wi‑Fi scanning requires location permission; permissions are requested at runtime and used only for scanning and provisioning. No cloud account required; local network control only. See our privacy policy on the support site for details.

Screenshots

WSwitch for WeMo3 screens
Bit Switch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bit Switch at 100% against WSwitch for WeMo's 47%. Bit Switch also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

Bit Switch 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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WSwitch for WeMo versus Bit Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSwitch for WeMoBit Switch
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (216 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings216 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorgios TrigonakisMohammed Zackria Dawood Basha

Customer experience

WSwitch for WeMo

All ratings216 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral12.6%
Negative40.6%

Bit Switch

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bit Switch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSwitch for WeMo

No in-app purchases

None

Bit Switch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WSwitch for WeMo free?
WSwitch for WeMo costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bit Switch free?
Bit Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WSwitch for WeMo or Bit Switch have ads?
Neither WSwitch for WeMo nor Bit Switch shows ads.

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