Comparison

SkyBridge by Skytech vs Shelly Smart Control

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

Head to head
About

SkyBridge by Skytech

Features
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Take control of your home with the SkyBridge App System. By pairing the app with Skytech products you are able to control the on & off functionality of your fireplace, lamps, heaters & more! Room Control: On/Off control of all devices in each room. Easily add, remove or change the devices in your separate rooms to keep up with how you change your space. Device Control: Turn your fireplace, lamp or heater on or off independently from all other devices. Add and remove devices as you see fit. The app will control up to 64 different devices throughout your home. Event Programming: Get the exact programming you want with three different modes of programming. Set single time, set scheduled, or weekly cycles to truly master your home. Product Compatibility: The SkyBridge App must be used with the Skytech 7000 Series Remote Systems. You can learn more about Skytech Products by going to www.skytechpg.com/skybridge

About

Shelly Smart Control

Remotely monitor and control smart home devices from anywhere, either through the cloud or your local network. Manage lights, appliances, and sensors, and create custom automation scenes. Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LAN connectivity for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Local network control
  • Device monitoring
  • Custom scheduling
  • Scene creation
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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This app offers the possibility to control all Shelly devices remotely. You can monitor and control your devices from anywhere (by using the cloud option) or, if you do not want the Cloud option, you will still be able to monitor and control your devices from within your local network. Shelly devices do not need to be connected to the cloud or to send data there. The Shelly Home Automation portfolio includes a variety of relay switches, sensors, plugs, bulbs, and other controllers, all connected and controlled through your Wi-Fi network. The new Shelly Plus and Shelly Pro lines of products additionally support Bluetooth connectivity for faster device inclusion and communication, and the new Shelly Pro line offers LAN and Wi-Fi usage simultaneously. The entire Shelly portfolio is available at https://shelly.cloud/ Shelly devices are suitable to control lights, garage doors, curtains, window blinds, or other appliances, trigger actions based on certain parameters from sensor devices. Devices provide near real time notification on changes of the parameters they are measuring - energy consumption, temperature other environment values. All Shelly devices have: - Embedded Web server - Wi-Fi control and connectivity - APIs for observation and control A user account is required to access, include, and control Shelly devices through the application. Once Shelly account is registered, you can: - Connect the devices to an existing W-Fi network or use their Access Point mode locally to control other Shelly devices; - Include, manage, and operate as many Shelly devices as you need; - Configure devices and manage individual settings on every device; - Configure custom scheduling for automatic actions; - Create personalized rooms for more convenient organising and control of the devices; - Define custom Groups of devices to control multiple devices with one command within the app; - Build simple and complex scenes by combining Shelly devices to trigger certain actions in your home automation; - Monitor current and past electrical power consumption of the electrical circuit(s) and loads (for Shelly devices equipped with Power-measuring capabilities); - Build complex automation solutions for improved energy and operational efficiency; - Receive real time alerts and notifications based on your preference. Shelly devices are compatible with other widely used both local and cloud-based home automation platforms like Google Home or Alexa.

Screenshots

SkyBridge by Skytech4 screens
Shelly Smart Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shelly Smart Control at every 2 weeks against SkyBridge by Skytech's every 29 months. SkyBridge by Skytech's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyBridge by Skytech ships an update every 29 months, Shelly Smart Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SkyBridge by Skytech versus Shelly Smart Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyBridge by SkytechShelly Smart Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.1 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—47.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size384 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkytech II, Inc.SHELLY EUROPE EOOD

In-app purchases

None

SkyBridge by Skytech

No in-app purchases

None

Shelly Smart Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyBridge by Skytech free?
SkyBridge by Skytech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shelly Smart Control free?
Shelly Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyBridge by Skytech or Shelly Smart Control have ads?
Neither SkyBridge by Skytech nor Shelly Smart Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyBridge by Skytech or Shelly Smart Control?
SkyBridge by Skytech ships an update every 29 months, and Shelly Smart Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, SkyBridge by Skytech was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shelly Smart Control on October 27, 2026.

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