# eWeLink vs Smart Life2

The clearest difference is rating: eWeLink at 2.7 against Smart Life2's 1.5. eWeLink also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (72 vs 4). Smart Life2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 29) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eWeLink sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smart Life2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

eWeLink holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eWeLink has 72 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of eWeLink's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Life2's.

eWeLink ships an update monthly, Smart Life2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eWeLink | Smart Life2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158/reviews)** | [1.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-life2/id1120932465/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **27.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 274 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035163157) | [英江 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/524505813) |

## What reviewers say

### eWeLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 month) | $2.19 | per month |
| 摄像头云服务-月套餐 | $2.19 | per month |
| Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan · Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Prime Plan · Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History (billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Days History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Integrates with Alexa and Google Home
- 👍 Reliable performance
- 👍 Flexible scheduling and automation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Pairing problems
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable device control
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Smart Life2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-life2/id1120932465)

Automate your home with a wireless smart system. Control appliances, lighting, security, and more remotely. Enjoy a personalized home environment with intelligent automation features.

**Highlights:** Security Alarm, Fingerprint Lock, Remote Video, Appliances Control, Curtain Control, Energy Saving, Music Control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eWeLink free?

eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Life2 free?

Smart Life2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eWeLink or Smart Life2?

eWeLink is rated higher. eWeLink averages 2.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Smart Life2 averages 1.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do eWeLink or Smart Life2 have ads?

Neither eWeLink nor Smart Life2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eWeLink or Smart Life2?

eWeLink ships an update monthly, and Smart Life2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, eWeLink was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smart Life2 on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*