Comparison

SwitchBot vs CalendarZ

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 home devices with a tap or schedule them to automate your routines. Monitor your environment with integrated sensors and expand functionality with cloud storage services. This app works with a range of smart devices to enhance your home automation experience.

Highlights
  • Tap to control devices
  • Schedule appliance on/off
  • Monitor temperature and humidity
  • Camera cloud storage service
  • Automate home routines
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

CalendarZ

Features
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概要+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Calendar Zは、過去の Calendar 2015、Calendar Plusに続く Calendarシリーズの最新版です。 このアプリは「より直感的にわかる」を 目標に作られています。 WATCH画面--------------- このCalendar Zは、 今まで採用されていなかった 月カレンダーを採用しました。 その月カレンダーは画面遷移をすることなく ワンタップで表示・非表示が可能です。 時刻表示ではちょっぴり懐かしい動きの表示とし、 時刻を見るだけでも楽しくなります。 (時・分・秒がドラム式のように動きます) 1年間のイベント(お正月、成人の日など)が、 その当日にはイラストで表示されます。 ただし、花火などは日付を特定できませんので、 数日間表示されます。 背景色が変化します。 全366色ありますので、日々の変化をお楽しみください。 背景色の変化のバリエーションは3つ。 1.白固定。2.AUTO。(日付により自動的に変化します) 3.ユーザー選択。(色の日付を自由に移動可能です) info画面----------------------------------- 西暦を移動させる毎に、和暦、干支、 その年に起きた日本、世界の出来事や、 CD(レコード)のトップセールス、 そして、興業高トップの映画を表示します。 注意)2019年2月現在において、 新元号が発表されておりません。 本アプリでは、2019年4月までは、 「平成31年->新元号1年」と表示されます。 これは、2019年5月の バージョンアップで修正します。

Screenshots

SwitchBot4 screens
CalendarZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalendarZ at none against SwitchBot's 10. CalendarZ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). SwitchBot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. CalendarZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, CalendarZ weekly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SwitchBot versus CalendarZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchBotCalendarZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (843 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings843 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size647 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwonderlabs, IncorporatedHISANORI KAMEYAMA

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

CalendarZ

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
  • Basic Monthly Plan1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • cloud storage-3cams monthly$10.991 Month
  • Home Plus$13.991 Month
  • Home Max7 Days trial$22.991 Month
  • Starter Plan(Annual)$49.991 Year
None

CalendarZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwitchBot free?
SwitchBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalendarZ free?
CalendarZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SwitchBot or CalendarZ have ads?
CalendarZ shows ads; SwitchBot does not.
Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or CalendarZ?
SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, and CalendarZ weekly. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on November 2, 2026 and CalendarZ on November 2, 2026.

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