# SwitchBot vs MIYOSHI RUG

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MIYOSHI RUG at 80% against SwitchBot's 32%. MIYOSHI RUG also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 19). SwitchBot's advantage is ratings volume (828 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwitchBot sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MIYOSHI RUG asks for nothing beyond the download.

MIYOSHI RUG 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 80% of MIYOSHI RUG's.

SwitchBot ships an update every 2 weeks, MIYOSHI RUG every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwitchBot | MIYOSHI RUG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/miyoshi-rug/id1659285935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **828** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 647 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wonderlabs, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087374759) | [HIGH&DRY LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659285937) |

## 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


### MIYOSHI RUG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miyoshi-rug/id1659285935)

Shop a curated selection of unique rugs and home decor items directly from the online store. Discover new arrivals and find the perfect piece to elevate your living space.

**Highlights:** Online rug store, Home decor selection, Browse new arrivals, Direct purchasing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwitchBot free?

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

### Is MIYOSHI RUG free?

MIYOSHI RUG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SwitchBot or MIYOSHI RUG?

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

### Do SwitchBot or MIYOSHI RUG have ads?

Neither SwitchBot nor MIYOSHI RUG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or MIYOSHI RUG?

SwitchBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and MIYOSHI RUG every 3 months. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on September 22, 2026 and MIYOSHI RUG on September 21, 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.*