Lite Smarthome Controller vs METechs SWCtrl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lite Smarthome Controller
Control various smart home devices like lights, dimmers, and curtains remotely. Automate tasks based on time or sunset/sunrise. Requires a specific Smarthome Controller plug.
- Control lights and dimmers
- Manage heating
- Operate curtains and blinds
- Remote access
- Scheduled tasks
- Open garage door
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This app has been discontinued since October 2017 and support has been officially dropped since September 2018. Please download the new and improved app version from: https://itunes.apple.com/app/homewizard-lite/id1164066276?mt=8 or search the AppStore for "HomeWizard Lite". --------------------------------------------------------------------- Control your home with the Lite app. Use switches, dimmers, curtains and more. Download the app to try the demo! With the Lite app you can control things in your home. Manage the heating in different rooms with radiator valves, turn of lights while in your bed, dim lights to the perfect atmosphere or close curtains automatically when the sun goes down. Lite gives you comfort at your fingertips. The app requires a ‘Smarthome Controller’ plug (*device) by Smartwares. • Switch lights on and off even when you’re not at home • Dim lights to the perfect atmosphere • Close blinds or curtains an hour before sunset • Heat up individual rooms to a comfortable temperature • Open your garage door from your phone • Create scheduled tasks based on time, sunrise or sunset. The Lite app brings easy comfort to your home.
METechs SWCtrl
Control motorized curtains, lights, and other automation devices remotely or with voice commands. Schedule actions for energy efficiency and convenience, and monitor device activity.
- Direct smartphone control, no hub needed
- Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant
- Local and remote control
- Timing and scheduling functions
- Inter-device logic control
- Operation logs
- Wi-Fi hotspot sharing
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With this app and METechs SWCtrl control switch, relay, smart plug, light..., you can control motorized curtain rods, motorized roller shade systems, tubular roller motors, electric locks, lights, appliances, and other automation devices from your device, anywhere Increase energy efficiency and personal security by automatically opening or closing curtains with timer functions or home automation. If you are enthusiastic about automation or lazy lifestyle, control them by a simple touch or voice command. It works with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice control; if you prefer, you still can control these devices with physical touch switches. Either way, METechs provides a truly Automation Lifestyle for everyone! [Key Features] •Directly controlled by a smartphone, no hub required •Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or voice control •Work independently with or without Wi-Fi •Can be controlled in local and remote modes •Timing control devices any time in any day, weekday, or weekend •Multiple devices control by each other with IF…THEN… logic •Look up log for who, when, and where the devices were operated •Easily shares with others via the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot Our app may not be perfect yet and still under development. Our teams are working hard and smart to continually improve the app. Email Support@METechs.com with questions and comments. Visit www.METechs.com to find it out more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lite Smarthome Controller at 5.0 against METechs SWCtrl's 3.3. Lite Smarthome Controller also leads on review sentiment (18% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). METechs SWCtrl's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Lite Smarthome Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Lite Smarthome Controller's written reviews are positive against 0% of METechs SWCtrl's.
Lite Smarthome Controller ships an update every 3 months, METechs SWCtrl every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lite Smarthome Controller | METechs SWCtrl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartwares Safety & Lighting BV | METECHS GLOBAL INC. |
Customer experience
Lite Smarthome Controller
METechs SWCtrl
In-app purchases
Lite Smarthome Controller
No in-app purchases
METechs SWCtrl
No in-app purchases
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