# eWeLink vs QDPower

The clearest difference is rating: QDPower at 4.0 against eWeLink's 2.7. QDPower also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 29). eWeLink's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (71 vs 1). On price, 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. QDPower asks for nothing beyond the download.

QDPower holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eWeLink has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

eWeLink ships an update monthly, QDPower every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eWeLink | QDPower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qdpower/id6447510486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 274 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035163157) | [chuangjun zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429504000) |

## 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


### QDPower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qdpower/id6447510486)

Manage your home energy storage system remotely. Monitor real-time usage, view analysis data, and connect smart home devices for enhanced control. Optimize your energy consumption and system performance from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time system monitoring, Energy usage analysis, Storage system performance data, Hardware connections, Smart home device integration, Remote control and management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eWeLink free?

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

### Is QDPower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eWeLink or QDPower?

QDPower is rated higher. eWeLink averages 2.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while QDPower averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do eWeLink or QDPower have ads?

Neither eWeLink nor QDPower shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eWeLink or QDPower?

eWeLink ships an update monthly, and QDPower every 6 months. Most recently, eWeLink was updated on October 28, 2026 and QDPower on October 24, 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.*