Comparison

SwitchBot vs Hobby Doser

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 with your phone, schedule appliance operation, and monitor environmental conditions. Expand your smart home capabilities with this app and compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Tap to control SwitchBot Bot
  • Schedule appliance on/off with Hub Mini
  • Monitor temperature and humidity
  • Expandable with new products
  • Camera cloud storage service
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

Hobby Doser

Features
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Build Any Hobby With Short Daily Challenges No time for hobbies? You don’t need hours. You need a habit. Hobby Doser turns guitar, drawing, painting, writing, photography, coding, cooking, fitness, and 140+ other skills into one focused daily challenge that fits real life. Instead of ambitious routines that fade in a week, you get bite sized, hobby matched challenges (about 10 to 30 minutes), a simple timer, and clear progress tracking so consistency builds itself. Why Hobby Doser? Most people quit hobbies because they wait for big free blocks. Hobby Doser gives you one doable challenge a day, matched to the hobbies you choose, so you still move forward on busy days. Key Features • Personalized daily challenges across 140+ hobbies • Sessions timed to your hobby, about 10, 15, or 30 minutes • Daily streaks to keep you consistent • XP, levels, and achievements as you practice • Progress calendar and practice history • Analytics for consistency, practice time, and skill growth • Track multiple hobbies at once • Smart daily reminders that fit your schedule Perfect for learning: • Guitar • Drawing and Sketching • Painting • Photography • Writing • Coding • Yoga • Fitness • Cooking • Reading • Music And many more hobbies Turn Small Steps Into Lifelong Skills Whether you’re starting something new or returning to a hobby you love, Hobby Doser helps you stay consistent, motivated, and improving, one challenge at a time. Download Hobby Doser today. Small steps. Big habits.

Screenshots

SwitchBot4 screens
Hobby Doser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hobby Doser at none against SwitchBot's 10. Hobby Doser also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month. Hobby Doser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, Hobby Doser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SwitchBot versus Hobby Doser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchBotHobby Doser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (850 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings850 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size644 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwonderlabs, IncorporatedLUMINOGURU PRIVATE LIMITED

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

Hobby Doser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SwitchBot

Subscriptions9
  • 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
  • Home Plan$8.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly Plan1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • cloud storage-3cams monthly$10.991 Month
  • Home Max7 Days trial$22.991 Month
  • Basic Annual Plan$34.991 Year
None

Hobby Doser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwitchBot free?
SwitchBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hobby Doser free?
Hobby Doser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SwitchBot or Hobby Doser have ads?
Neither SwitchBot nor Hobby Doser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or Hobby Doser?
SwitchBot ships an update fortnightly, and Hobby Doser every 2 days. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hobby Doser on October 31, 2026.

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