WSwitch for WeMo vs Bit Switch
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
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.
- Local device discovery
- Control switches and dimmers
- Monitor energy usage
- Secure Wi-Fi provisioning
- AES-encrypted credentials
- Supports dark mode
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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 18.0). WSwitch for WeMo's advantage is chart position (#142 vs unranked). 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
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.
| Parameter | WSwitch for WeMo | Bit Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (218 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 218 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #142 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Georgios Trigonakis | Mohammed Zackria Dawood Basha |
Customer experience
WSwitch for WeMo
Bit Switch
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
WSwitch for WeMo
No in-app purchases
Bit Switch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WSwitch for WeMo free?
Is Bit Switch free?
Do WSwitch for WeMo or Bit Switch have ads?
Other comparisons















