Comparison

SwitchBot vs Airdog X

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

Head to head
About

SwitchBot

Control smart devices with your phone, schedule appliance operation, and monitor environmental conditions. Expand your smart home capabilities with this app and compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Tap to control SwitchBot Bot
  • Schedule appliance on/off with Hub Mini
  • Monitor temperature and humidity
  • Expandable with new products
  • Camera cloud storage service
Features
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You can control the SwitchBot Bot with a tap on the icons. You can schedule your appliances to turn on or off according to your preference with SwitchBot Hub Mini. You can monitor the environment of your family and properties with SwitchBot Thermometer and Hygrometer. And that’s just the beginning. Purchase a SwitchBot device and download the app to get started today. Stay tuned for updates as we add new features and new products to the SwitchBot family. SwitchBot Camera Cloud Storage Service Subscription Cycle: 1 month (monthly plans) Subscription Price: $3.99/month (monthly plans) Payment: Users confirm the purchase and proceed to payment. Users can manage this subscription and the auto-renewal via their Apple ID > Subscriptions. Cancellation: Users can manually cancel this subscription via Apple ID > Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Renewal: The user's account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the subscription will be extended for another period upon successful payment. Term of Use: https://www.switch-bot.com/pages/switchbot-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.switch-bot.com/pages/switchbot-privacy-policy - Website: switch-bot.com - Facebook: @SwitchBotRobot - Instagram: @theswitchbot - Twitter: @SwitchBot

About

Airdog X

Control your Airdog air purifier remotely via WiFi. Monitor and manage your device's settings and air quality from your smartphone. Compatible with all Airdog purifiers featuring WiFi mode and the FitAir system.

Highlights
  • WiFi control
  • Remote monitoring
  • Device management
  • FitAir support
Features
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Airdog air purifier APP Support all Airdog purifier with wifi mode Support FitAir

Screenshots

SwitchBot4 screens
Airdog X3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SwitchBot at 3.3 against Airdog X's 2.0. SwitchBot also leads on ratings volume (847 vs 44) and review sentiment (34% vs 22%). Airdog X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price and ads 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. SwitchBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month. Airdog X asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwitchBot holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwitchBot has 847 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of SwitchBot's written reviews are positive against 22% of Airdog X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, Airdog X monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SwitchBot versus Airdog X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchBotAirdog X
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (847 ratings) — better2.0 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews34.2% of reviews — better22.0% of reviews
Number of ratings847 — better44
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.110.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size644 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerwonderlabs, IncorporatedBeiAngTech

Customer experience

SwitchBot

All ratings847 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative38.6%
Written reviews839 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral14.8%
Negative51.0%

Airdog X

All ratings42 ratings
Positive26.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative71.0%

Bugs and requests

SwitchBot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Firmware update issues
  • Devices disappearing from the app
  • Unreliable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Incorrect temperature and humidity readings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sunrise/sunset automation support
  • Ability to set more than 5 schedules
  • Improved widget functionality
  • Integration with Apple HomeKit and Siri

Airdog X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SwitchBot

Subscriptions9
  • AI Agent Plan$1.691 Month
  • Basic Monthly Plan1 Month trial2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Starter Plan1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • Plus Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Home Plan$8.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly Plan1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • cloud storage-3cams monthly$10.991 Month
  • Home Max7 Days trial$22.991 Month
  • Basic Annual Plan$34.991 Year
None

Airdog X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwitchBot free?
SwitchBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Airdog X free?
Airdog X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwitchBot or Airdog X?
SwitchBot is rated higher. SwitchBot averages 3.3 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while Airdog X averages 2.0 from 44 ratings.
Do SwitchBot or Airdog X have ads?
Neither SwitchBot nor Airdog X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or Airdog X?
SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, and Airdog X monthly. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on November 9, 2026 and Airdog X on November 3, 2026.

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