Comparison

SwitchBot vs 代行ナビ

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 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
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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

代行ナビ

Find nearby designated driving services quickly using your GPS. Save your favorite services for easy re-booking and browse a comprehensive list of providers. This app is designed for users in Japan seeking convenient transportation options.

Highlights
  • Find nearby services via GPS
  • One-click search by municipality
  • Save favorite driving services
  • Browse comprehensive provider lists
  • Dedicated login for service providers
Features
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代行ナビアプリは、全国最大級の運転代行検索サイト「代行ナビ」のアプリ版 【主な機能】 <1:「近くの代行を探す」機能> すぐに代行を呼びたいときにGPSを利用し、ワンクリックで(市町村単位で)近くの代行業者をリスト表示します。リストの中からお好きな代行業者へ依頼することが可能です。 <2:お気に入り機能> 「お気に入り」によく使う代行を登録できます。いざ、運転代行を呼ぶ際に、煩わしい検索の手間が省けて楽チンです。 <3:リストで表示機能> 代行ナビサイトに掲載されている運転代行業者がリストで表示されます。 新規で代行を探すときや、いつもの代行が満車のときなどに、他の代行をカンタンに検索できます。 <4:運転代行業者ログイン機能> 運転代行業者様専用のログイン機能です。利用者様はご利用になれません。 【ご利用について】 ・通信環境の良いところで、ご利用ください。 ・GPSを利用します。 ・このアプリは日本国内でのみ利用可能です。 ・場所により、アプリを利用できないところがあります。 ・代行料金については、利用する運転代行業者にお問い合わせください。 ・運転代行業者とのトラブル(料金等その他のトラブル)については一切責任を負えませんのであらかじめご了承ください。 【代行ナビサイト】 代行ナビについての詳細を掲載しております。 https://daikonavi.com/

Screenshots

SwitchBot4 screens
代行ナビ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 代行ナビ at 75% against SwitchBot's 32%. 代行ナビ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20). SwitchBot's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SwitchBot sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 代行ナビ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, 代行ナビ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SwitchBot versus 代行ナビ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchBot代行ナビ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (838 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings838 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size647 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerwonderlabs, Incorporated株式会社ヒラコー

Customer experience

SwitchBot

All ratings838 ratings
Positive54.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative38.3%
Written reviews490 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral15.1%
Negative53.3%

代行ナビ

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative8.3%

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

代行ナビ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

SwitchBot

Subscriptions18
  • cloud storage-2cams weekly$0.997 Days
  • AI Agent Plan$1.691 Month
  • Basic Monthly Plan1 Month trial2 variants$3.991 Month
Show 15 more
  • Test$3.991 Month
  • Test1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Starter Plan1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 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 Plus$13.991 Month
  • Family Monthly Plan$20.991 Month
  • Home Max7 Days trial$22.991 Month
  • Basic Annual Plan$34.991 Year
  • Starter Plan(Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Plus Annual Plan$69.991 Year
  • cloud storage-1cam weekly7 Days trial$99.997 Days
  • Family Annual Plan$209.991 Year
None

代行ナビ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwitchBot free?
SwitchBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 代行ナビ free?
代行ナビ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SwitchBot or 代行ナビ have ads?
Neither SwitchBot nor 代行ナビ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or 代行ナビ?
SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, and 代行ナビ every 2 months. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on October 15, 2026 and 代行ナビ on October 11, 2026.

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