Switchmate Home vs SmartPoint Home
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.
SmartPoint Home
Manage your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Consolidate control of all your connected gadgets into a single application. Automate actions with timers and easily share device access with family members.
- Remote home control
- All smart devices in one app
- Timer-based automation
- Family device sharing
- Easy device pairing
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1. Control Your Home from Anywhere in the world 2. Control all your Smart Devices with one app. 3. Set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Share all your devices with your whole family with a push of a button. 5. Easy Pairing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartPoint Home at 65% against Switchmate Home's 12%. SmartPoint Home also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (669 vs 66). Switchmate Home's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SmartPoint Home holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartPoint Home has 669 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Switchmate Home's written reviews are positive against 65% of SmartPoint Home's.
Switchmate Home ships an update every 2 weeks, SmartPoint Home every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Switchmate Home | SmartPoint Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (66 ratings) | 4.8 (669 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | 65.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 66 | 669 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Switchmate Inc. | SMARTPOINT LLC |
Customer experience
Switchmate Home
SmartPoint Home
User reviews
Switchmate Home
From 66 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
SmartPoint Home
From 669 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📷 High-quality camera with excellent video resolution
- 🚀 Simple setup and installation process
- 💰 Great value for price
- 🔔 Reliable notifications and alerts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔌 Device connectivity issues and disconnections
- ❌ Limited device compatibility
- 💾 Poor cloud storage and recording functionality
- 🔧 Inadequate customer support
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
SmartPoint Home
Reported bugs
8 issues- Card validation error preventing app download/reinstall
- Smartpoint device incompatibility with latest app update
- Network connection failure when adding multiple devices
- Camera occasionally goes offline
- Pairing process timeout after reaching 100%
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- Blank white screen when syncing DIY devices
- App storage not accessible despite saving recordings
- Scenes feature not functioning properly
Requested features
8 requests- Full video clips instead of just pictures (5+ seconds)
- Warm white LED light option in addition to cold white
- Restock of WiFi remote controllers
- Manual device addition capability for unsupported devices
- Fine-tuned volume control increments
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- Support for additional smart home devices (Apple TV, Honeywell fan)
- Improved landscape mode functionality
- Working scene functionality
In-app purchases
Switchmate Home
No in-app purchases
SmartPoint Home
No in-app purchases
