Comparison

SimplySmart Home by Switchmate vs Netzero for Powerwall

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

Head to head
About

SimplySmart Home by Switchmate

Control and configure your SimplySmart Home security system and compatible cameras remotely. Arm or disarm your system, receive alerts, and view live camera feeds. The app also provides firmware updates for your devices.

Highlights
  • Control & configure security system
  • Control & configure Cube IP Camera
  • Arm / Disarm security system
  • Receive notifications and alerts
  • Record & View camera feeds
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
Features
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The SimplySmart Home app allows you to Setup & Control your Simply Smart Security System PLEASE NOTE: The SimplySmart Home app is currently limited to our Cube Camera (Cube, Zip, Doorbell Sensor) and Security System (Security Camera, Zip Siren, Window/Door Sensors) For Switchmate Original, Slim, and Power Outlet please see our Switchmate Home app instead. Our Switchmate Devices are currently being reworked under our new ecosystem and will be added in the future. We would love to hear to your feedback - we're listening! Feedback/Suggestions? reqs@switchmatehome.com Support/Need Help? support@switchmatehome.com Features: - Control & Configure your SimplySmart Home Security System and your Cube IP Camera at-home and remotely - Arm / Disarm your system (Security System) - Receive notifications and alerts - Record & View your Camera Feeds - Updates: get over the air firmware updates for your device(s) to make sure you have the latest/greatest Some of the Features we're working on now: - Switchmate (3.0) Ecosystem Rework for 4.0 Migration. - Widgets: Add them to your Today Screen so you don't have to open the app. - Grouping: Create & control groups of devices together. - Sorting & View Options by Location, Device Type, and more. - API & Tasker/IFTTT Plugins: Per your requests, we've structured our new system so we can move towards a user-API and additional integrations. - iWatch Support: Because who doesn't want to use their watch to do all this? -------------- Requirements: - SimplySmart Home Device(s): Currently limited to Cube IP Camera, Zip, Doorbell Sensor, Security Camera, Security Sensors, Zip Siren (full ecosystem coming soon!) - iOS 10+ SimplySmart Home devices are currently only sold in the US and Canada, but we're working on international releases and hope to be launching in various international markets in 2019! Note: This application asks for use of background services for maintaining your devices

About

Netzero for Powerwall

Automate your home energy system to maximize savings and monitor your Powerwall's health. Integrate with utility providers for dynamic pricing and receive alerts for solar or battery issues. Gain insights into energy production and use your device as a home energy dashboard.

Highlights
  • Powerwall automation and scheduling
  • Utility tariff integration
  • Solar production monitoring
  • Powerwall health alerts
  • Home energy dashboard
  • Advanced diagnostics
Features
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Increase savings with Powerwall automation and utility integrations. Connect your energy devices, monitor Powerwall health, and detect solar issues early. Advanced features require a subscription after a 30-day free trial. - Take charge of your Powerwall. Schedule charging, discharging, and backup settings. Export stored energy to the grid when export prices are highest, or before a period of cheap or free electricity. Prevent unnecessary discharge during EV charging and improve efficiency. Automate your home energy with device integrations. - Connect your EV charger, EV, and heating/cooling devices. Pre-heat or pre-cool your home when electricity is cheap, or pause EV charging and heating/cooling during outages. Supports 500+ devices across 50+ brands. - Octopus Energy users benefit from automatic Powerwall charging during Intelligent Octopus Go sessions. Supports Agile Octopus, Tibber, Amber Electric, ComEd Hourly Pricing, and Ameren Power Smart Pricing. Netzero configures Powerwall with live pricing to help cut your bills. - Receive automatic alerts for solar or battery issues. Track Powerwall capacity and degradation to stay within warranty limits. - Get daily, monthly, and yearly production estimates. Spot solar performance issues early. Use the app on your tablet or phone as an always-on home energy dashboard. - Download detailed data, view string-level solar performance, access weather data and developer tools, and enjoy ongoing feature updates. Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SimplySmart Home by Switchmate4 screens
Netzero for Powerwall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Netzero for Powerwall at 90% against SimplySmart Home by Switchmate's 4%. Netzero for Powerwall also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (775 vs 31). SimplySmart Home by Switchmate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Netzero for Powerwall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SimplySmart Home by Switchmate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Netzero for Powerwall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netzero for Powerwall has 775 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of SimplySmart Home by Switchmate's written reviews are positive against 90% of Netzero for Powerwall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplySmart Home by Switchmate ships an update fortnightly, Netzero for Powerwall weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SimplySmart Home by Switchmate versus Netzero for Powerwall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplySmart Home by SwitchmateNetzero for Powerwall
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (31 ratings)4.8 (775 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.8% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31775 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwitchmate Inc.Netzero Labs, Inc

Customer experience

SimplySmart Home by Switchmate

All ratings31 ratings
Positive16.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive3.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.2%

Netzero for Powerwall

All ratings775 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews563 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

SimplySmart Home by Switchmate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Netzero for Powerwall

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • May not be compatible with PW3
  • Diagnostic screen stays black

Requested features

2 requests
  • stop battery charging?
  • AND function on the conditionality

In-app purchases

None

SimplySmart Home by Switchmate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Netzero for Powerwall

Subscriptions2
  • Netzero Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Netzero Pro - Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is SimplySmart Home by Switchmate free?
SimplySmart Home by Switchmate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Netzero for Powerwall free?
Netzero for Powerwall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimplySmart Home by Switchmate or Netzero for Powerwall?
Netzero for Powerwall is rated higher. SimplySmart Home by Switchmate averages 1.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Netzero for Powerwall averages 4.8 from 775 ratings.
Do SimplySmart Home by Switchmate or Netzero for Powerwall have ads?
Neither SimplySmart Home by Switchmate nor Netzero for Powerwall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplySmart Home by Switchmate or Netzero for Powerwall?
SimplySmart Home by Switchmate ships an update fortnightly, and Netzero for Powerwall weekly. Most recently, SimplySmart Home by Switchmate was updated on October 17, 2026 and Netzero for Powerwall on October 16, 2026.

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