Comparison

SwitchBot vs MyFavPlace

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

MyFavPlace

Features
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MyFavPlace is the perfect companion for explorers, travelers, and memory collectors. With this app, you can easily capture your favorite places and keep them in your memories forever. - Save locations with precise GPS coordinates - Add personal photos to each location - Available offline - no internet connection required - Intuitive and user-friendly interface - Your data stays with you - stored locally on your device Whether it's hidden cafes, breathtaking viewpoints, or special places that hold special memories, MyFavPlace helps you keep track of your treasures. Document your travels, save moments, and create your own personal map of memories. Perfect for travel enthusiasts, explorers, and anyone who wants to remember special places. Terms of Use By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SwitchBot4 screens
MyFavPlace3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SwitchBot at none against MyFavPlace's shown. SwitchBot also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 and MyFavPlace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, MyFavPlace every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SwitchBot versus MyFavPlace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchBotMyFavPlace
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (838 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings838 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size647 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwonderlabs, IncorporatedAlexander Nikonov22270669431

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

MyFavPlace

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
2 purchases

MyFavPlace

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.491 Month
  • Annual$3.991 Year

Questions

Is SwitchBot free?
SwitchBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyFavPlace free?
MyFavPlace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwitchBot or MyFavPlace have ads?
MyFavPlace shows ads; SwitchBot does not.
Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or MyFavPlace?
SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, and MyFavPlace every 3 months. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on October 19, 2026 and MyFavPlace on October 4, 2026.

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