VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO vs Swidget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO
Automate your electric roof windows, blinds, and shutters using smart sensors for temperature, humidity, and air quality. Monitor and control your home's indoor climate remotely and receive alerts. Features include an air quality dashboard, remote control via app or voice, and a convenient departure remote.
- Automated roof window control
- Sensor-based climate monitoring
- Remote and voice control
- Indoor climate dashboard
- Departure scene automation
- Easy installation
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VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is the first smart home automated control of electric roof windows, blinds and shutters. ROOF WINDOWS CONTROLLED BY SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Smart sensors measure the temperature, humidity and air quality to automatically open or close your roof windows, blinds and shutters. The solution ensures healthier indoor climate while saving energy. INDOOR CLIMATE CONTROL You can remotely monitor and control your home’s indoor climate with key indexes for temperature, humidity and air quality, and receive alerts on your Smartphone when automatic regulation is on-going. AIR QUALITY DASHBOARD Track your indoor climate with individual temperature, humidity and Co2 dashboards. Click on the parameter, to see details about your indoor climate right now, within the last 24 hours, 7 days and 30 days. REMOTE AND VOICE CONTROL Whenever you want, wherever you are, you can use the App, Apple HomeKit, Siri voice assistant or dedicated smart remotes to open and close your electric VELUX INTEGRA roof windows, blinds and shutters. AN EASY EXIT Placed at the front door, the wireless departure remote adds a layer of convenience to leaving the house. Pressing the remote activates a preset departure sequence, closing all the smart roof windows throughout your home and activating the secured ventilation mode. The same departure scene exists in the App. EASY INSTALLATION This solution comes pre-programmed and ready to operate, autonomously and dynamically. It is compatible with motorized VELUX INTEGRA roof windows including ones that have already been installed. Even a manual roof window can be compatible by adding a retrofit motor.
Swidget
Control your smart home devices remotely with this app. Create custom schedules, set up automations, and monitor energy usage for compatible smart outlets and light switches. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Bluetooth pairing
- Create rules and automations
- Monitor energy usage
- Voice assistant integration
- Remote control
- Custom schedules
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CONTROL YOUR SWIDGET DEVICES FROM YOUR PHONE The Swidget App is for use with Swidget Outlets and Light Switches that have been paired with a Wi-Fi enabled Insert. The App is used to connect your Swidget Inserts and offers a multitude of control options depending on the Insert and the type of Device it is in. Swidget Devices and Wi-Fi enabled Insert sold separately (required). FEATURES - Easy Bluetooth pairing and registration - Create rules and automations - Monitor energy use of your Swidget Outlet or Light Switch - Connect to your Alexa or Google Assistant accounts - Remotely control your Swidget Outlet or Light Switch - Custom schedules, including sunset or sunrise trigger
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO at 4.2 against Swidget's 3.2. VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO also leads on ratings volume (407 vs 5). Swidget's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 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.
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO has 407 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO's written reviews are positive against 67% of Swidget's.
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO ships an update every 2 months, Swidget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO | Swidget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (407 ratings) — better | 3.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 407 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 292 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VELUX | Swidget Corporation |
Customer experience
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO
Swidget
Bugs and requests
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to detect and pair devices
- Automations not working as expected
- Incorrect weather data and sensor readings
Requested features
5 requests- Alexa and Google Home integration
- Ability to set custom open/close schedules
- Improved automation options based on weather, temperature, etc.
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Battery level indicators for devices
Swidget
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO
No in-app purchases
Swidget
No in-app purchases
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