# SwitchBot vs Topcony Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwitchBot at 32% against Topcony Cam's 0%. SwitchBot also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Topcony Cam's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwitchBot sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Topcony Cam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwitchBot | Topcony Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (838 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbot/id1087374760/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **838** | — |
| Positive reviews | **31.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 647 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wonderlabs, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087374759) | [Shenzhen Heman E - Commerce Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662076765) |

## 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 (18)**

| 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 |
| Starter Plan(Annual) | $49.99 | 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


### Topcony Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topcony-cam/id6449653832)

Access live video feeds and playback from various locations for families and businesses. Receive instant motion detection notifications for proactive safety. Stay connected to your spaces from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Image playback, Motion detection notifications, Easy video sharing, Remote access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 device for 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 month | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 quarter | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 quarter | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 month | $21.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $39.99 | one-time |
| 30-day, event video | $46.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 quarter | $64.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $219.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwitchBot free?

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

### Is Topcony Cam free?

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

### Do SwitchBot or Topcony Cam have ads?

Neither SwitchBot nor Topcony Cam shows ads.

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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.*