Comparison

Westek vs Monster Smart App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Westek

Control your home's lights and appliances remotely using your mobile device. Schedule operations, create custom scenes, and enhance security with automated patterns. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Custom scheduling
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Scene creation
  • Home occupancy simulation
  • Device sharing
Features
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With the Westek wifiSmart App, you can control your home from anywhere using your mobile devices.   Westek wifiSmart is a smart way to simplify your life. Download the Westek app and control your lights, appliances, or an entire room, from wherever you are. Designed to provide convenience while saving you time and money. Once your devices are connected, you can control your lights and appliances to match your lifestyle. INTEGRATE YOUR DEVICES For added convenience, connect your Westek wifiSmart products to your Amazon Alexa or Google Home and you can control your lights, your appliances, or a whole room with simple voice commands.   EASY SCHEDULING Customize your on/off times from anywhere with this mobile app. Set the time and select the day (or group of days) for each program and save – it’s that easy! Countdown and Repeat options included as well to meet additional programming needs.   ADDED SECURITY A random option can be selected to automatically shift your start and stop times, providing a more natural pattern, increasing home security by establishing what looks like home occupancy   SHARE YOUR DEVICES WITH OTHERS Did the battery die on your mobile device? Forget your cell phone? No problem! Once your devices are connected, you can share selected devices with family and friends so they can help you control the lights and appliances for you when you are in a pinch!   CREATE SCENES Turn lights and appliances on and off based on the status of other connected devices or based on real-world events such as the sunrise or sunset. For additional details on the app features and programming options, please visit www.amertac.com/wifi

About

Monster Smart App

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. The app offers a simple and quick connection process to your smart devices.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous multi-device management
  • Automated timer functions
  • Family device sharing
  • Easy device connection
Features
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Monster Smart, Always Lead. Never Follow 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

Screenshots

Westek4 screens
Monster Smart App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Monster Smart App at 26K against Westek's 144. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Westek against 4.6 for Monster Smart App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Smart App has 26K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Westek ships an update every 7 months, Monster Smart App every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Westek versus Monster Smart App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWestekMonster Smart App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (144 ratings) — better4.6 (26K ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews25.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14426K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB233 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAmerTacMonster Inc.

Customer experience

Westek

All ratings144 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Monster Smart App

All ratings26,053 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive25.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative64.5%

Bugs and requests

Westek

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Monster Smart App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Lights disappearing from app
  • Incorrect on/off status
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Incompatible with 5GHz WiFi

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Ability to control individual LEDs
  • Improved music sync features

In-app purchases

None

Westek

No in-app purchases

None

Monster Smart App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Westek free?
Westek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Smart App free?
Monster Smart App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Westek or Monster Smart App?
Westek is rated higher. Westek averages 4.6 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Monster Smart App averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.
Do Westek or Monster Smart App have ads?
Neither Westek nor Monster Smart App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Westek or Monster Smart App?
Westek ships an update every 7 months, and Monster Smart App every 5 months. Most recently, Westek was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monster Smart App on October 27, 2026.

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