Comparison

SwitchBot vs GlassOuse

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

GlassOuse

This app customizes a wearable device for individuals with limited mobility to control phones, tablets, and computers. It allows users to assign functions to connected switches, adjust sensitivity for precise control, and save all device settings in one place.

Highlights
  • Assign switch functions
  • Adjust X/Y axis sensitivity
  • Reset to factory settings
  • Save all device settings
  • Connect to three devices
  • Control as Mouse, Switch Control, or Joystick
Features
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GlassOuse PRO / GlassOuse Link is a customized assisted wireless wearable device enabling individuals with limited mobility, partial limbs, and learning disabilities to operate their phones, tablets, and computers. GlassOuse PRO / GlassOuse Link can connect to three devices and control as: Mouse, Switch Control or Joystick. Use this app to: ● G-Switch Functions: Assign or change functions to all the connected switches for any of the connected devices and for any of the modes - i.e., wireless head mouse, switch control or joystick. ● Sensitivity Settings: Adjust the app to the sensitivity of the X-axis and Y-axis separately for those who need assistance with upper movement, left movement, and lower bottom movements. ● Factory Setting: Reset your GlassOuse to factory setting in one click. ● Save all Settings: This app will save all the setting of your GlassOuse for all the connected devices in all the modes in one place.

Screenshots

SwitchBot4 screens
GlassOuse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlassOuse at none against SwitchBot's 20. SwitchBot's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (839 vs 2). On price, ads 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. GlassOuse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwitchBot holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwitchBot has 839 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, GlassOuse every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SwitchBot versus GlassOuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchBotGlassOuse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (839 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews32.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings839 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size645 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwonderlabs, IncorporatedEnnoPro Group Limited

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

GlassOuse

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
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  • 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

GlassOuse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwitchBot free?
SwitchBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlassOuse free?
GlassOuse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwitchBot or GlassOuse?
SwitchBot is rated higher. SwitchBot averages 3.4 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while GlassOuse averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SwitchBot or GlassOuse have ads?
Neither SwitchBot nor GlassOuse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or GlassOuse?
SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, and GlassOuse every 2 months. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on October 22, 2026 and GlassOuse on October 22, 2026.

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