PRIME Wire vs SMRTLite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
SMRTLite
Transform your living space with millions of color options and dynamic animated patterns. Control your LED strip lights remotely, set schedules, and even use voice commands for effortless ambiance. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, these lights offer endless possibilities.
- Millions of RGB + White color options
- 5 preset animated patterns
- Set timers and schedules
- Dimmable brightness control
- Indoor and outdoor use
- Voice controlled operation
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Millions of Color Options Endless possibilities to fit any mood. RGB + White color options offer a color for every occasion. Control Animated Patterns 5 preset animated patterns to add movement to your lights. Set Timers and Schedules Turn your LED strip on at a specific time or set a timer to make it automatically turn off when you want. Dimmable Turn your LED strip on at a specific time or set a timer to make it automatically turn off when you want. For Indoor and Outdoor Use Weather resistant allowing you to accent both the inside and outside of your house without any worries. Voice Controlled Whether you want to turn your lights on and off or change the brightness, a lot can be done using your voice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SMRTLite at 12.0 against PRIME Wire's 14.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 — 4.7 for PRIME Wire against 4.7 for SMRTLite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 676 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of PRIME Wire's written reviews are positive against 32% of SMRTLite's.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, SMRTLite every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | SMRTLite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) | 4.7 (676 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better | 31.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 676 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | Nielsen & Bainbridge, LLC |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
SMRTLite
User reviews
PRIME Wire
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Simple setup
- 🚀 Reliable functionality
- 👍 Consistent performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable in cold weather
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🐛 Difficulty pairing devices
SMRTLite
From 676 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good quality
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Smart features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔋 Unreliable device performance
Bugs and requests
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
SMRTLite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to switch between color, white, and scene modes
- Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
SMRTLite
No in-app purchases
