Bad Elf Wombat vs SwitcheOn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bad Elf Wombat
This free utility app works with the Bad Elf Wombat hardware accessory. It enables pilots to download aviation databases and transfer them to a USB drive or SD card. It also facilitates the collection and uploading of flight and engine logs to various aviation analysis sites.
- Download aviation databases
- Transfer data to USB/SD via Wombat accessory
- Collect flight and engine logs
- Upload logs to analysis sites
- Check hardware health
- Perform firmware updates
- Format media
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This free utility app is used in conjunction with the Bad Elf Wombat hardware accessory. This app allows pilots and operators to download aviation databases from compatible avionics websites to their iPad or iPhone via Wi-Fi or cellular. Once downloaded, the user can then connect to the Bad Elf Wombat accessory via Wi-Fi to transfer the database(s) to a USB drive or SD card. Pilots can also collect flight and engine logs from compatible avionics, and upload them to sites such as SavvyAnalysis, CirrusReports, and myTBM.aero. Logs can also be shared with 3rd party apps such as CloudAhoy, Dropbox, or the Mail app. This app also allows the user to check the health of their Wombat hardware, perform firmware updates, and format USB/SD media. Visit www.bad-elf.com/wombat to learn more about the Bad Elf Wombat accessory.
SwitcheOn
Control your power outlets and thermostat remotely. Features include multi-channel power control with temperature sensing and automations. It also offers advanced thermostat functionality for various HVAC systems.
- Remote power control (2 or 4 channels)
- Temperature sensor and OLED display
- Time and temperature automations
- Thermostat for HVAC systems
- Multi-stage fan and heat source control
- Easy programming for schedules
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Remote power control and thermostat that Just Works Power Control: *2 or 4 channels and up to 15 amps (1800 watts) *Temperature sensor *Bright OLED display *Local and ZULU time *Automations (Time,temperature minimum/maximum) for each channel Thermostat: * Works with most residential, commercial and RV HVAC systems * 6 outputs to control multi-stage fans, compressors and multiple heat sources * Easy programming for day, time, or day of week
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bad Elf Wombat at 5.0 against SwitcheOn's 4.4. Bad Elf Wombat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SwitcheOn's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 8). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bad Elf Wombat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 28 respectively.
Bad Elf Wombat ships an update every 4 weeks, SwitcheOn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bad Elf Wombat | SwitcheOn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.4 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bad Elf, LLC | Malmoset, LLC |
Customer experience
Bad Elf Wombat
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In-app purchases
Bad Elf Wombat
No in-app purchases
SwitcheOn
No in-app purchases
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