Westek vs Simply Conserve
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote device control
- Custom scheduling
- Voice assistant integration
- Scene creation
- Home occupancy simulation
- Device sharing
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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
Simply Conserve
Control your smart home devices remotely and automate their functions. Operate devices directly from your phone without needing a hub. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Remote device control
- Automated scheduling
- No hub required
- Voice control integration
- Control multiple devices
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It’s not just bright, it’s smart 1. Stay connected to your home devices from anywhere at any time using the Simply Conserve app 2. Schedule automatic functions in sync with your busy lifestyle 3. Operate devices directly from your phone with no hub required 4. Control multiple devices with one app 5. Use Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant for easy voice control
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Verdict
Westek and Simply Conserve both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Simply Conserve's written reviews are positive against 25% of Westek's. Simply Conserve also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (706 vs 144). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Westek against 4.7 for Simply Conserve. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 144 and 706 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Westek's written reviews are positive against 40% of Simply Conserve's.
Westek ships an update every 7 months, Simply Conserve every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Westek | Simply Conserve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (144 ratings) | 4.7 (706 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 144 | 706 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AmerTac | AM Conservation Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
Westek
Simply Conserve
Bugs and requests
Westek
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Simply Conserve
Reported bugs
3 issues- Alexa skill not working
- Bulbs losing connection
- App crashing or not opening
Requested features
3 requests- Add widgets for quick on/off controls
- Allow color customization in automation
- Provide better instructions and support
In-app purchases
Westek
No in-app purchases
Simply Conserve
No in-app purchases
