Comparison

PCS PulseWorx 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

PCS PulseWorx

Control and monitor your UPB home automation system remotely. Manage lighting, dimmers, and keypads directly from your mobile device. Adjust autonomous schedules for your home controller.

Highlights
  • Remote UPB device control
  • Real-time device status monitoring
  • Tap on/off for room icons
  • Dimmable device control panel
  • Virtual keypad for physical keypads
  • Autonomous scheduler configuration
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PCS PulseWorx is a companion app for the PulseWorx Gateway house controller. Installed in a UPB (Universal Powerline Bus) installation, the PulseWorx Gateway allow access to the installation remotely and once connected to view the status of all UPB devices and control them. Control is by simple “tap on” and “tap off” directly from the room icons display. A long tap on a device icon opens a control panel specifically for that device. For a dimmable device a slider lets you set the level. For a keypad a virtual keypad is in the popup to allow “pushing” a key to carry out the same action as when pressing keys on the physical keypad. Additional, with this app you can adjust the configuration autonomous scheduler in the Gateway and select from one of the four schedule to be active. For a video of how to setup and use the app, see here: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTgfWjN1jVY Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQUaBZK5t3c Since this app works with hardware you must have installed in the UPB installation, see http://www.pcslighting.com/ in the PulseWorx section for information on configuring and purchasing that hardware.

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

PCS PulseWorx3 screens
My Leviton4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Leviton at every 2 weeks against PCS PulseWorx's every 4 months. My Leviton also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 2). PCS PulseWorx's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PCS PulseWorx against 4.6 for My Leviton. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Leviton has 6.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PCS PulseWorx ships an update every 4 months, My Leviton every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PCS PulseWorx versus My Leviton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCS PulseWorxMy Leviton
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (6.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings26.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPowerline Control SystemsLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Customer experience

PCS PulseWorx

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

My Leviton

All ratings6,366 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.4%

Bugs and requests

PCS PulseWorx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

PCS PulseWorx

No in-app purchases

None

My Leviton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PCS PulseWorx free?
PCS PulseWorx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Leviton free?
My Leviton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PCS PulseWorx or My Leviton?
My Leviton is rated higher. PCS PulseWorx averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while My Leviton averages 4.6 from 6.4K ratings.
Do PCS PulseWorx or My Leviton have ads?
Neither PCS PulseWorx nor My Leviton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PCS PulseWorx or My Leviton?
PCS PulseWorx ships an update every 4 months, and My Leviton every 2 weeks. Most recently, PCS PulseWorx was updated on October 12, 2026 and My Leviton on October 30, 2026.

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