Comparison

eWeLink vs INOW

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

INOW

Manage and monitor your smart home devices remotely. Control multiple appliances, set custom schedules, and share access with family members for a connected living experience.

Highlights
  • Monitor appliance status
  • Remote appliance control
  • Control multiple devices
  • Customizable 7-day schedules
  • Easy device sharing
  • Simple setup and use
Features
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The INOW app is a complete solution for your smart home. Use the INOW app to: -Konw the working status with your home appliances -Control your home appliances from anywhere remotely -Control multiple devices with one App -Set the 7 days, 24 hours program according to your habits -Easy to connect, easy to use -Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members

Screenshots

eWeLink4 screens
INOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: INOW at none against eWeLink's 10. INOW also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 28%). eWeLink's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. INOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eWeLink ships an update monthly, INOW every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
eWeLink versus INOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereWeLinkINOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.5% of reviews38.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB197 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.TAIZHOU HAOLESI INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Customer experience

eWeLink

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

INOW

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%

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

INOW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

INOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eWeLink free?
eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is INOW free?
INOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eWeLink or INOW have ads?
Neither eWeLink nor INOW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eWeLink or INOW?
eWeLink ships an update monthly, and INOW every 11 months. Most recently, eWeLink was updated on November 9, 2026 and INOW on November 3, 2026.

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