Comparison

eWeLink vs Grid Connect

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

Head to head
About

eWeLink

Control and manage a wide range of smart home devices from various brands, including lights, locks, and cameras. Automate your home with scheduling, timers, and smart scenes, and integrate with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and timers
  • Smart scene creation
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Device grouping and sharing
  • 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

About

Grid Connect

Control a variety of electronic devices and set up a custom home automation network. This app consolidates control for numerous products, eliminating the need for multiple applications.

Highlights
  • Home automation network setup
  • Control a range of electronic devices
  • Consolidated device management
  • Cost-effective automation solution
  • Eliminates need for multiple apps
Features
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Grid Connect is a home automation app that works with a range of electronic devices. It empowers users to setup their own cost-effective home automation network without the need for installing multiple apps on their mobile device for a wide range of electronic products.

Screenshots

eWeLink4 screens
Grid Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Connect at 4.5 against eWeLink's 2.6. Grid Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). eWeLink's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Grid Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grid Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of eWeLink's written reviews are positive against 32% of Grid Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eWeLink ships an update monthly, Grid Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
eWeLink versus Grid Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereWeLinkGrid Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (74 ratings)4.5 (69 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.5% of reviews31.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74 — better69
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB262 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.Arlec Australia Pty Ltd

Customer experience

eWeLink

All ratings72 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews1,716 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative60.2%

Grid Connect

All ratings68 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral17.2%
Negative51.2%

User reviews

eWeLink

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Grid Connect

From 69 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🔒 Secure home automation
  • 💡 Customizable settings
  • 🔋 Good battery life for cameras

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🐛 Pairing and setup problems
  • 👎 Unintuitive user interface
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

Bugs and 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

Grid Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • App crashing on launch
  • Inconsistent device status reporting
  • Inability to control devices remotely

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integrate with Apple HomeKit
  • Add cloud storage option for camera footage
  • Improve scheduling and automation features
  • Provide better support and documentation
  • Add ability to export energy usage data

In-app purchases

7 purchases

eWeLink

Subscriptions7
  • Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly$1.991 Month
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial4 variants$2.191 Month
  • 摄像头云服务-月套餐1 Month trial$2.191 Month
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  • 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 trial$19.991 Year
None

Grid Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eWeLink free?
eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Connect free?
Grid Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eWeLink or Grid Connect?
Grid Connect is rated higher. eWeLink averages 2.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Grid Connect averages 4.5 from 69 ratings.
Do eWeLink or Grid Connect have ads?
Neither eWeLink nor Grid Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eWeLink or Grid Connect?
eWeLink ships an update monthly, and Grid Connect every 4 months. Most recently, eWeLink was updated on November 12, 2026 and Grid Connect on November 11, 2026.

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