Comparison

SwitchBot vs CapsYell

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

CapsYell

Features
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CapsYell lets you send anonymous cheers to brighten someone's day. Keep the cheers you receive and look back on them whenever you need a little encouragement. [Features] - Send anonymous cheers - Browse the cheers you receive - Choose a cheer type to express how you feel - Get notified when a new cheer arrives - Sync your data with iCloud Sending one cheer uses 1 point. Watch a video ad to earn 3 points and keep sending cheers with ease. Premium removes ads and gives you unlimited points for a more comfortable CapsYell experience. [Support & Terms of Use] Privacy Policy: https://tn-house.com/apps/caps-yell/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: Please use the Support URL.

Screenshots

SwitchBot4 screens
CapsYell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SwitchBot at none against CapsYell's shown. SwitchBot also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) 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 CapsYell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, CapsYell every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SwitchBot versus CapsYell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchBotCapsYell
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (838 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings838 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size647 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwonderlabs, IncorporatedTN-House

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

CapsYell

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
Show 15 more
  • 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
1 purchases

CapsYell

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$4.99

Questions

Is SwitchBot free?
SwitchBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CapsYell free?
CapsYell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwitchBot or CapsYell have ads?
CapsYell shows ads; SwitchBot does not.
Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or CapsYell?
SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, and CapsYell every 5 weeks. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on October 15, 2026 and CapsYell on October 1, 2026.

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