# SwitchBot vs Snoop Cube

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Snoop Cube at 89% against SwitchBot's 32%. Snoop Cube also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). SwitchBot's advantage is ratings volume (828 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwitchBot sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Snoop Cube sells 74 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snoop Cube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwitchBot has 828 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of SwitchBot's written reviews are positive against 89% of Snoop Cube's.

SwitchBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Snoop Cube every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwitchBot | Snoop Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (828 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbot/id1087374760/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snoop-cube/id1389673878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **828** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 647 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wonderlabs, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087374759) | [Stage10 GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407129516) |

## What reviewers say

### SwitchBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbot/id1087374760)

Control smart devices like bots, hubs, and sensors remotely. Schedule appliance operation and monitor environmental conditions. Expand your smart home ecosystem with new devices and features.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Appliance scheduling, Environmental monitoring, Hub integration, Camera cloud storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| cloud storage-2cams weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Agent Plan | $1.69 | per month |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Test | $3.99 | per month |
| Test | $3.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Home Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| cloud storage-3cams monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Home Plus | $13.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly Plan | $20.99 | per month |
| Home Max | $22.99 | per month |
| Basic Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| cloud storage-1cam weekly | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Annual Plan | $209.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable app
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Useful features like temperature/humidity monitoring
- 🚀 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and disconnections
- 👎 Poor user interface and unintuitive navigation
- 🔋 Battery life issues with some devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with mandatory account creation and data sharing

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Snoop Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snoop-cube/id1389673878)

Monitor your pet remotely with a high-resolution camera, even in low light. Receive alerts for noise and capture moments to share with friends. Stay connected to your furry friend while managing your day.

**Highlights:** High-resolution live streaming, Night vision capabilities, Noise detection alerts, Zoom for snapshots, Direct sharing of moments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (74)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monatsabo KI-Service 1 Gerät | $2.49 | per month |
| Monatsabo Alarmvideo 1 Gerät | $3.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-1-c duo | $3.99 | per month |
| Monatsabo Alarmvideo 1 Gerät | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c | $4.99 | per month |
| Abo Kombi-Service 1 Gerät | $5.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1-c duo | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Month 24/7 2 Devices 50% | $8.99 | per month |
| Monatsabo Alarmvideo 2 Geräte | $9.49 | per month |
| Abo Kombi-Service 2 Geräte | $11.99 | per month |
| Monatsabo Alarmvideo 3 Geräte | $13.99 | per month |
| 4G-hunting-basic-m-1 | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Monat 4G/LTE 1 Gerät | $14.99 | per month |
| Monatsabo Alarmvideo 4 Geräte | $17.99 | per month |
| Abo Kombi-Service 3 Geräte | $17.99 | per month |
| cam continious-month-1-c duo | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 Month 24/7 1 Device 50% | $17.99 | per month |
| 4G/LTE Subscription 1 Device | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly 4G/LTE unlimited data | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 Monat 4G/LTE 1 Gerät | $19.99 | per month |
| Monatsabo Alarmvideo 5 Geräte | $21.99 | per month |
| Monatsabo Alarmvideo 10 Geräte | $22.99 | per month |
| Abo Kombi-Service 4 Geräte | $22.99 | per month |
| 1 Month 24/7 3 Devices 50% | $24.99 | per month |
| Abo Kombi-Service 5 Geräte | $29.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-5-c | $29.99 | per month |
| Abo Kombi-Service 10 Geräte | $29.99 | per month |
| 4G-S duo | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month 24/7 4 Devices 50% | $34.99 | per month |
| 4G-hunting-basic-s-1 | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| cam plus-month-10-c | $39.99 | per month |
| 1 Monat 4G/LTE 2 Gerät | $39.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-year-1-c duo | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Month 24/7 5 Devices 50% | $44.99 | per month |
| 1 Monat 24/7 3 Geräte | $49.99 | per month |
| 1 Monat 4G/LTE 3 Gerät | $53.99 | per month |
| 4G-S-2 | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month 24/7 4 Devices | $69.99 | per month |
| 4G-hunting-basic-h-1 | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| 4G-10 | $79.99 | per month |
| 1 Month 24/7 5 Devices | $89.99 | per month |
| 4G-CLOUD-M-10 | $99.99 | per month |
| 1 Monat 4G/LTE 10 Gerät | $99.99 | per month |
| Half-Yearly 4G/Cloud/AI Trail Cam | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| cam plus-year-2-c | $129.99 | per year |
| Yearly 4G-Service Trail Cam | $129.99 | per year |
| 4G-hunting-basic-y-1 | $149.99 | per year |
| cam plus-year-3-c | $199.99 | per year |
| Yearly 4G/Cloud/AI Trail Cam | $229.99 | per year |
| 4G-hunting-plus-y-1-c | $249.99 | per year |
| 4G-CLOUD-S-10 | $299.99 | per 3 months |
| 4G-CLOUD-HY-3C | $349.99 | per 6 months |
| cam plus-year-10-c | $399.99 | per year |
| 4G-CLOUD-HY-10 | $499.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Monat KI-Service 1 Gerät | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Jahr KI 1 Gerät 30% Rabatt | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1 months 4G/LTE 1 device | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1 Jahr KI-Service 1 Gerät | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1 Jahr KI 2 Geräte 30% Rabatt | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3 Monate 4G/LTE 1 Gerät | $39.95 | one-time |
| 1 Jahr KI 3 Geräte 30% Rabatt | $39.99 | one-time |
| 3 Monate 4G/LTE 1 Gerät | $44.99 | one-time |
| 3 months 4G/LTE 1 device | $44.99 | one-time |
| 1 Jahr KI 4 Geräte 30% Rabatt | $59.99 | one-time |
| 1 Jahr KI 5 Geräte 30% Rabatt | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1 Jahr Event + KI 2 Geräte 30% | $89.99 | one-time |
| 1 Jahr Event + KI 3 Geräte 30% | $119.99 | one-time |
| 12 months 4G/LTE 1 device | $149.99 | one-time |
| 12 Monate 4G/LTE 1 Gerät | $149.99 | one-time |
| Jahresabo Alarmvideo 4 Geräte | $179.99 | one-time |
| 1 Jahr Event + KI 4 Geräte 30% | $179.99 | one-time |
| 12 Monate 4G/LTE 1 Gerät | $179.99 | one-time |
| 1 Jahr Event + KI 5 Geräte 30% | $199.99 | one-time |
| Jahresabo Alarmvideo 5 Geräte | $219.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwitchBot free?

SwitchBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Snoop Cube free?

Snoop Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SwitchBot or Snoop Cube?

Snoop Cube is rated higher. SwitchBot averages 3.4 out of 5 from 828 ratings, while Snoop Cube averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SwitchBot or Snoop Cube have ads?

Neither SwitchBot nor Snoop Cube shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or Snoop Cube?

SwitchBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Snoop Cube every 2 months. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on September 22, 2026 and Snoop Cube on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*