Switchmate Home vs NuWave Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Switchmate Home
This app allows you to remotely control and automate your Switchmate smart home devices, including lights and power outlets. Set custom timers, create a "Welcome Home" automation, and even use voice commands to manage your connected devices. It also provides firmware updates for your Switchmate hardware.
- Remote control of light switches and power outlets
- Customizable timers for automation
- Welcome Home automation feature
- Over-the-air firmware updates
- Voice control for devices
- Control single or all devices at once
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The Switchmate Home companion app allows you to control and interact with the following Products: - Switchmate - Switchmate Slim / Bright - Switchmate Power Owners of the following devices should download the SimplySmart Home app instead: - Complete Wireless Home Security System by SimplySmart Home - The Cube Wireless Security Camera by SimplySmart Home *Switchmate, Slim, and Power device support is being added to the SimplySmart Home app but is not yet available. Features: - Control: Turn existing light switches or power outlets on and off remotely (even away from home with an active Switchmate Power or Zip) - Timers: Automatically turn your switches or plugs on/off at preset times - Welcome Home: Automatically turn on switches or plugs of your choosing when you get home - Updates: Get over the air firmware updates for your Switchmate device(s) to make sure you have the latest/greatest - Voice Control: Tap the Microphone icon in and app and simply speak your command. Control one device at a time or all at once. "Turn Kenny's Room light off" "Turn on my living room lights" "Bedroom on" "Turn all my lights off" Requirements: - iOS 10 or higher - Switchmate Device(s): -- Switchmate (toggle and rocker) -- Switchmate Slim / Bright (toggle and rocker) -- Switchmate Power Need Help? support@switchmatehome.com Feedback? reqs@switchmatehome.com Switchmate devices are currently available in the U.S. and Canada Note: This application asks for use of background services and location for the "Welcome Home" feature.
NuWave Connect
Control your Wi-Fi enabled NuWave appliances remotely from your smartphone. Adjust settings, monitor activity, and access built-in recipes for convenient cooking.
- Remote appliance operation
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Adjustable settings
- Activity monitoring
- Built-in recipe library
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Easily Operate Your Wi-Fi Enabled NuWave® Product from Your Smart Device! Now you can operate your Wi-Fi-enabled NuWave product with just a simple tap on your smart device. Pair your smart device with the NuWave product over your home Wi-Fi network to adjust the settings and monitor activity from anywhere in your home. You can even use and enjoy all the fine recipes built right into the app! Living well has never been this easy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NuWave Connect at 4.4 against Switchmate Home's 1.7. NuWave Connect also leads on ratings volume (618 vs 71). Switchmate Home's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NuWave Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NuWave Connect has 618 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 12% and 13% positive.
Switchmate Home ships an update every 2 weeks, NuWave Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Switchmate Home | NuWave Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (71 ratings) | 4.4 (618 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | 12.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 618 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Switchmate Inc. | nuwavenow.com |
Customer experience
Switchmate Home
NuWave Connect
User reviews
Switchmate Home
From 71 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Reliable connection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔋 Battery issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems
- ⏱️ Timer issues
- 🤖 Incompatible with smart home assistants
NuWave Connect
From 618 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Quality air purification
- 💨 Effective odor elimination
- 🧹 Easy filter cleaning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🤖 Unreliable smart features
- 📱 Buggy and unintuitive app
- 🔍 Privacy concerns with location tracking
Bugs and requests
Switchmate Home
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes after updates
- Switches stop working randomly
- Timers not functioning properly
- Inability to add/manage devices
Requested features
3 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Improved scheduling options
- Remote access from anywhere
NuWave Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Devices randomly disconnecting
- Account and login issues
- Incompatibility with modern WiFi
Requested features
3 requests- Scheduling and timer options
- Fan speed control in app
- Improved device connectivity
In-app purchases
Switchmate Home
No in-app purchases
NuWave Connect
No in-app purchases
