SwitchBot vs RT617
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tap to control devices
- Schedule appliance on/off
- Monitor temperature and humidity
- Camera cloud storage service
- Automate home routines
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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
RT617
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RT617 is an application that obtains temperature data via a Bluetooth connection. Use the APP and connect Bluetooth to obtain data. You can directly obtain real-time temperature data and read SD card files by Bluetooth. Remote data viewing and firmware upgrade can be realized. Note that this application needs to be connected to a dedicated Bluetooth device for use together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RT617 at none against SwitchBot's 10. RT617 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). SwitchBot's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. SwitchBot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month. RT617 asks for nothing beyond the download.
SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, RT617 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SwitchBot | RT617 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (843 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 843 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 647 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | wonderlabs, Incorporated | Radiance Instruments Ltd |
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
RT617
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SwitchBot
- 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
RT617
No in-app purchases









