Comparison

Skydance vs eWeLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Skydance

Control your LED lighting system via WiFi using your iPhone or iPad. Adjust colors, dynamic modes, brightness, and create custom scenes for various LED types.

Highlights
  • WiFi LED controller
  • RGB/RGBW/single color support
  • On/off control
  • Static color selection
  • Dynamic mode switching
  • Custom mode creation
  • Brightness and speed adjustment
  • Scene creation and launch
  • Timer control
Features
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The software is used to control LED lighting through the iPhone or iPad by connecting the corresponding WiFi. The software only support Skydance WIFI series LED controller products,include WiFi-C4V,WiFi-SPI,WiFi-DMX,WiFi-Relay. The software can be used for RGB/RGBW,WW/NW/CW or any single color LED lighting control,with the function of on/off,static color select,dynamic mode switch and mode custom,speed and brightness adjust,scene create and launch,timer control,etc.

About

eWeLink

This app acts as a central hub for controlling a wide range of smart home devices from multiple brands. It allows for remote operation, scheduling, and integration with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home, as well as IFTTT for advanced automation.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and timers
  • Smart scene creation
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Device sharing and grouping
  • LAN mode operation
Features
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One app, countless devices eWeLink is the app platform that supports multiple brands of smart devices including Sonoff. It enables connections between diversified smart hardware and integrates popular Smart Speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home. Moreover, eWeLink works with IFTTT, serving as the ultimate home control center. Features Remote control, Schedule, Timer, Loop timer, Inching, Interlock, Smart Scene, Sharing, Grouping, LAN mode, etc. Compatible Devices Smart curtain, Door Locks, Wall Switch, Socket, Smart Light Bulb, RF Remote Controller, IoT Camera, Motion Sensor, etc. Using voice command Connect Google Home with Smart We Link. Connect Amazon Alexa with the “eWeLink Smart Home” skill. IFTTT, Do more with eWeLink such as “Track your eWeLink 1 channel switch usage on Google spreadsheet” or “Turn on/off your eWeLink 1 channel switch as you leave home” eWeLink works with everything Our team commits to fulfill the mission, that is, “eWeLink Support, Works with everything”. We spare every effort in expanding the list of eWeLink Support brands and products. eWeLink is also a full-fledged IoT Smart Home turnkey solution which includes WiFi/Zigbee/GSM/Bluetooth module and firmware, PCBA hardware, global IoT SaaS platform, and open API, etc. It enables brands launching their own smart devices at minimal time and cost. Keep in touch For technical support: support@ewelink.zendesk.com Our official website: http://www.ewelink.cc/en Get the latest news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewelink.support Auto-renewed eWeLink Advanced Plan --Advanced Benefits: all eWeLink advanced features: Web Version, Keyboard Shortcuts, Turning Phones into Cameras, Capacity Expansion, and more. --Billing Cycle: 1 Month (Subscribe Monthly for all advanced features), 12 Months (Subscribe Annually for all advanced features) --Subscription Fee: $1.9, per month with monthly billing; $9.9, per year with annual billing. --Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. --Cancel the auto-renewal: You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes/Apple ID Account Settings at least 24-hour before the billing date. --Renew: Payment will be deducted automatically from your iTunes account within 24 hours before the billing date. After deducted successfully, your billing cycle will extend to the next billing date automatically. --Privacy Policy: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/privacy-ewelink/9844.html --Agreement of Users: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/user-agreement-ewelink/9847.html --Service Agreement of Memberships: https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink-ios/11727.html --Auto-renewal Service Agreement https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink-ios/11732.html

Screenshots

Skydance4 screens
eWeLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eWeLink at 2.7 against Skydance's 1.8. eWeLink also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 5%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Skydance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 29). On price, 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

Both are free to download. eWeLink sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Skydance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eWeLink holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eWeLink has 64 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Skydance's written reviews are positive against 27% of eWeLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skydance ships an update every 4 months, eWeLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Skydance versus eWeLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkydanceeWeLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)2.7 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews27.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings564 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGUAGNZHOU SKYDANCE CO., LTDShenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Skydance

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative90.5%

eWeLink

All ratings64 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.8%
Written reviews1,708 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral12.4%
Negative60.2%

Bugs and requests

Skydance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

eWeLink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • Timers and schedules not working as expected
  • Inability to select Wi-Fi network during setup
  • App login issues and frequent sign-outs
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more smart home platforms
  • Improve device sharing and multi-user functionality
  • Provide more advanced automation and scheduling options
  • Add an offline mode for local device control
  • Improve app UI and UX for better usability

In-app purchases

None

Skydance

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

eWeLink

Subscriptions11
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly$1.991 Month
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial10 variants$2.191 Month
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  • 摄像头云服务-月套餐1 Month trial$2.191 Month
  • Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Annual subscription$9.991 Year
  • Prime Plan · Annual subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)3 Months trial5 variants$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History (billed 1 year)1 Month trial5 variants$19.991 Year
  • 30-Days History(billed 1 year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Skydance free?
Skydance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eWeLink free?
eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skydance or eWeLink?
eWeLink is rated higher. Skydance averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while eWeLink averages 2.7 from 64 ratings.
Do Skydance or eWeLink have ads?
Neither Skydance nor eWeLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skydance or eWeLink?
Skydance ships an update every 4 months, and eWeLink monthly. Most recently, Skydance was updated on October 8, 2026 and eWeLink on October 19, 2026.

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