Comparison

My Leviton vs PlumBuddy

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

PlumBuddy

Monitor and control your home's water system remotely. Receive real-time alerts for leaks and track water usage to prevent damage and identify issues. Manage multiple properties from a single account.

Highlights
  • Real-time water data monitoring
  • Remote water shut-off
  • Automatic leak detection
  • Customizable alerts (email, SMS, push)
  • Multi-property management
  • Live water usage tracking
Features
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The PlumBuddy App is the mobile companion to our Ecosystem of Total Plumbing Protection. Get access to real-time data based on intelligent monitoring by our PlumBuddy valves and PlumSense sensors. Whether you're at home or away, the PlumBuddy app provides full visibility and control over your property's water usage. PlumBuddy helps protect your properties from water damage with these key features: - Email, SMS, and push notifications with customizable settings - Turn your water on or off remotely from the app - Automatic water leak location & identification with the PlumAssist sensor. - Live water flow, pressure, temperature, and usage tracking - Insights that help homeowners and plumbers identify hidden problems - Manage multiple properties from one account - PlumBuddy delivers the dependability and features that plumbers want and what you need. Learn more at www.plumbuddy.co.

Screenshots

My Leviton4 screens
PlumBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlumBuddy at 5.0 against My Leviton's 4.6. PlumBuddy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). My Leviton's advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlumBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Leviton has 6.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of My Leviton's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlumBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Leviton ships an update fortnightly, PlumBuddy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My Leviton versus PlumBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LevitonPlumBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.2K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.2K — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.PlumBuddy Inc

Customer experience

My Leviton

All ratings6,211 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews854 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.6%

PlumBuddy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PlumBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Leviton

No in-app purchases

None

PlumBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Leviton free?
My Leviton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlumBuddy free?
PlumBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Leviton or PlumBuddy?
PlumBuddy is rated higher. My Leviton averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while PlumBuddy averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do My Leviton or PlumBuddy have ads?
Neither My Leviton nor PlumBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Leviton or PlumBuddy?
My Leviton ships an update fortnightly, and PlumBuddy every 8 days. Most recently, My Leviton was updated on September 28, 2026 and PlumBuddy on September 14, 2026.

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