Comparison

My Leviton vs SkyBell

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

Head to head
About

My Leviton

Control your home's lighting and appliances remotely with this app. It allows you to manage smart devices individually or by room, create custom scenes, and set schedules for automated control. Voice commands are also supported through popular smart assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights and loads
  • Create custom scenes and schedules
  • Group devices by room
  • Voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
  • No hub required
  • Automate plug-in devices
Features
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My Leviton connects the Leviton Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Technology product family to your iOS device as well as Amazon Alexa for voice control, no hub required! Control your lights and loads from anywhere using the free My Leviton app for iPhone and iPad. Easily replace your existing single pole or multi-way devices with the new Leviton Dimmer or Switches to allow control from anywhere via your My Leviton app. As well, you can start automating and controlling your plug-in lamps or small appliances using the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-in Outlet. Use the free My Leviton iOS app to add/name your smart devices and to control them individually or as a room with a single button push. Create schedules, scenes, and customize your experience with adjustable fade rates, maximum/minimum illumination levels, and more if desired for a truly advanced lighting control system that’s easy to use manually or via the app. Simplify control of your home - schedule lights and connected loads to turn on/off at specific times or based on sunrise/sunset, easily group your smart devices into rooms for quick control, and create scenes to activate multiple lights at once for movie time, party mode, or goodnight. Works with Hey Google, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri (HomeKit). Add an optional Amazon Alexa device to use voice commands like, “Alexa, set dining room lights to 33%.” (Echo sold separately, but there is no intermediary hub/controller required). Leverage the Leviton Decora form factor with matching color change kits, multi-way devices for hallways and staircases, multiple options for wallplates and more, to match the décor throughout your home. Get started today with My Leviton – a growing eco-system with more partners and announcements to come!

About

SkyBell

Monitor your home's entry points with HD video and two-way audio. Receive instant alerts for visitors or motion, and integrate with other smart home devices for enhanced security and control.

Highlights
  • HD video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Instant motion and visitor alerts
  • Smart home device integration
  • AI-powered body and facial recognition
  • Customizable motion zones
Features
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Peace of mind starts at the front door. SkyBell pioneered the Video Doorbell category and now offers a variety of Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, Chimes, and other integrated smart home security solutions. Get instant alerts on smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches when someone is at your door or motion is detected in HD video with two-way talk on any of SkyBell’s Video Doorbells or Cameras. SkyBell sends a live video feed to your devices so you can hear and speak to the person at your door or in the house, whether at home, at work, or on the go - day or night. The SkyBell Gen5 App lets you integrate compatible smart home devices like smart locks and others into your SkyBell system, offering more home control than ever. The integrated AI provides body and facial recognition, with the ability to set custom motion zones to reduce false triggers by up to 95%. SkyBell keeps you connected to your home and those you love most. We aim to make homes and neighborhoods safer, one front door at a time!

Screenshots

My Leviton4 screens
SkyBell4 screens

Verdict

The call

My Leviton and SkyBell both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of My Leviton's written reviews are positive against 41% of SkyBell's. My Leviton also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). SkyBell's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for My Leviton against 4.7 for SkyBell. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of My Leviton's written reviews are positive against 41% of SkyBell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Leviton ships an update every 2 weeks, SkyBell every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Leviton versus SkyBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LevitonSkyBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.4K ratings)4.7 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better41.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.4K12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.SkyBell Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

My Leviton

All ratings6,366 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.4%

SkyBell

All ratings10,473 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative51.2%

User reviews

My Leviton

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
  • 💡 Comprehensive control and scheduling options
  • 🔒 Secure and stable connection
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues and device disconnections
  • 🔧 Challenging to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity problems
  • 🔧 Limited customization options in the app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent device status reporting
  • 🔧 Buggy firmware updates causing issues

SkyBell

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Improved stability
  • 💡 New features like motion zones
  • 👍 Easy migration from old app
  • 🚀 Faster video loading

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Live view issues and crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
  • 🐛 Connectivity and login problems
  • 🐛 Downgrade from old app features

Bugs and requests

My Leviton

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline and requiring reset
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Firmware updates causing devices to stop working
  • Inconsistent device status and control in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more advanced scheduling and automation options
  • Improve app UI and user experience
  • Provide better troubleshooting tools and support
  • Integrate with a wider range of smart home platforms
  • Add support for local control and offline functionality

SkyBell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not saving or available
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inability to reconnect device after migration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back old app's notification sounds
  • Allow multiple users to control the device
  • Improve video quality and zoom capabilities

In-app purchases

None

My Leviton

No in-app purchases

None

SkyBell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Leviton free?
My Leviton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyBell free?
SkyBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Leviton or SkyBell?
SkyBell is rated higher. My Leviton averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while SkyBell averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do My Leviton or SkyBell have ads?
Neither My Leviton nor SkyBell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Leviton or SkyBell?
My Leviton ships an update every 2 weeks, and SkyBell every 2 months. Most recently, My Leviton was updated on October 31, 2026 and SkyBell on October 31, 2026.

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