Switchmate Home vs Popotan
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.
Popotan
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members. Connect your devices quickly and efficiently.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Customizable timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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Popotan Smart, smart life, smart living 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Popotan at 4.8 against Switchmate Home's 1.7. Popotan also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 12%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 71). Switchmate Home's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 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.
Popotan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popotan has 1.6K ratings behind it against 71, 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 29% of Popotan's.
Switchmate Home ships an update every 2 weeks, Popotan every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Switchmate Home | Popotan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (71 ratings) | 4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | 29.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Switchmate Inc. | Hysiry Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Switchmate Home
Popotan
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
Popotan
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Variety of lighting effects
- 😊 Awesome and easy to use
Room to improve
- 🔒 Restricted functionality
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Alexa integration problems
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🤯 Stopped working with Alexa
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
Popotan
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to connect to Wi-Fi
- App sign-in button not working
- Lights no longer responding to Alexa
- Frequent crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Allow custom color combinations
- Add Siri functionality
- Implement speed control for animations
- Add solid color scenes
- Improve Alexa integration
In-app purchases
Switchmate Home
No in-app purchases
Popotan
No in-app purchases
