nSwitch vs XT UART
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
nSwitch
Control network-enabled power socket strips remotely via the internet. Manage multiple socket strips with individual access and connection data. Supports Anel-Elektronik socket strips with more to come.
- Internet-controlled socket strip management
- Individual socket control
- Directory for multiple socket strips
- Supports Anel-Elektronik devices
- Easy to use interface
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For some time there are network-controlled power socket strips available that allow to switch on/off individual sockets via the Internet. nSwitch allows an easy control of these socket strips. Several socket strips are stored in a directory, each with their own access and connection data . known issues: timeout message when app s returning from background on phone unlock Socket strips of Anel-Elektronik are already supported, more to come with future updates.
XT UART
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The support module functions as a parameter configuration of the slave, data transmission, speed measurement, and the like; Support module as data transmission and speed measurement function from the host; Support encryption and decryption of transparent data; Support device signal filtering and name filtering;
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: XT UART at Free against nSwitch's $1.99. nSwitch's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
XT UART is free to download; nSwitch costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
nSwitch ships an update every 5 weeks, XT UART every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nSwitch | XT UART |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tino Schindel | Shenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
nSwitch
No in-app purchases
XT UART
No in-app purchases
