Comparison

SwitchBot vs 猫の家族

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

猫の家族

Features
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猫の家族は、猫の体調変化をあとから困らず見返せるようにするための記録アプリです。 猫ごとのプロフィール、日々の記録、症状、体重の推移、緊急時の連絡先をひとつにまとめて保存できます。複数の猫がいる場合でも、猫ごとに情報を整理しながら確認できます。 体重は折れ線グラフで変化を追えます。日々の様子は記録として残せるため、通院時に「いつから」「どのくらい」「どの猫に起きたか」を見返しやすくなります。症状や連絡先も同じアプリ内でまとめて確認できます。 このアプリは、AI 診断や医療判断を行うものではありません。猫の様子を記録し、必要なときにすぐ取り出せるようにすることを目的としています。

Screenshots

SwitchBot4 screens
猫の家族4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 猫の家族 at none against SwitchBot's 20. SwitchBot's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 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. 猫の家族 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, 猫の家族 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SwitchBot versus 猫の家族: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchBot猫の家族
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (838 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings838 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size647 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwonderlabs, IncorporatedYUJIRO ARAI

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

猫の家族

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

猫の家族

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwitchBot free?
SwitchBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 猫の家族 free?
猫の家族 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SwitchBot or 猫の家族 have ads?
Neither SwitchBot nor 猫の家族 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or 猫の家族?
SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, and 猫の家族 every 3 months. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on October 18, 2026 and 猫の家族 on October 11, 2026.

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