Comparison

Z vs SwitchMap+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Z

Features
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Z-Smart is a APP of Z-Wave smart home. Remote control and management of home device. Support real-time control Timing arrangement Scenarios Design Support real-time monitoring Smart products including gateway/controller, siren, smart plug, door sensor, lights, door lock, motion sensor, water leakage ..etc

About

SwitchMap+

Features
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SwitchMap+ is an all-new app for our latest products (2018 or later). You will be able to control your premise anywhere in the world. • Control your lightings, appliances, curtains/rollers/blinds, climates • Set and trigger scenes within a zone or entire premise • Turn all devices On/Off at your entire premise or selected zones • Automate your premise with 7 days timer and off-hours control • Create multiple users with different permissions to access the premise • Track and trigger with motion or daylight sensor • Check device status • Access to more than one gateways Before using this app, ensure your premise has already completed installation of SwitchMap devices and a working Internet connection with the gateway connected.

Screenshots

Z4 screens
SwitchMap+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Z at 7.0 against SwitchMap+'s 10.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Z ships an update every 3 months, SwitchMap+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Z versus SwitchMap+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZSwitchMap+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Heiman Technology Co., Ltd.Techworld Industries Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Z

No in-app purchases

None

SwitchMap+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Z free?
Z is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwitchMap+ free?
SwitchMap+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Z or SwitchMap+ have ads?
Neither Z nor SwitchMap+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Z or SwitchMap+?
Z ships an update every 3 months, and SwitchMap+ every 2 months. Most recently, Z was updated on October 20, 2026 and SwitchMap+ on October 3, 2026.

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