Lite Smarthome Controller vs Garagewise
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.
Garagewise
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The GarageWise app is a sleek, user-friendly tool designed to seamlessly manage your GarageWise smart locks and accessories. With this app, you can remotely control your garage door, ensuring you have secure access no matter where you are. Key features include real-time status updates, comprehensive operation records, and instant security alerts, all aimed at enhancing your peace of mind. Additionally, the app supports live video streaming from the camera on your GarageWise locks, providing you with a direct view of your garage at any time. Experience ultimate convenience and security with the GarageWise app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lite Smarthome Controller at 8.2 against Garagewise's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 ships an update every 3 months, Garagewise every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lite Smarthome Controller | Garagewise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartwares Safety & Lighting BV | 中山市三讯电子有限公司 |
In-app purchases
Lite Smarthome Controller
No in-app purchases
Garagewise
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lite Smarthome Controller free?
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Do Lite Smarthome Controller or Garagewise have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lite Smarthome Controller or Garagewise?
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