PRIME Wire vs Pinguino
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.
Pinguino
Remotely control and schedule your PINGUINO devices to create your ideal comfort zone from any location. Utilize REAL FEEL for automatic ambient condition adjustments, ensuring optimal comfort.
- Remote device control
- Scheduling functions
- Automatic ambient condition setting
- Create comfort zones
- REAL FEEL technology
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Create your ultimate comfort zone from anywhere by remotely controlling or scheduling all PINGUINO functions. Use REAL FEEL as a piece of mind solution that automatically set the best ambient conditions for your comfort
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PRIME Wire at 39% against Pinguino's 15%. PRIME Wire also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 22 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
PRIME Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 559 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of PRIME Wire's written reviews are positive against 15% of Pinguino's.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, Pinguino every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | Pinguino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | 4.4 (559 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better | 15.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 559 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
Pinguino
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
Pinguino
From 559 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and installation
- 🎛️ Remote temperature and mode control
- 👥 Share control feature without account sharing
- ❄️ Effective cooling performance
- 📱 Remote access from anywhere via smartphone
Room to improve
- 🐛 WiFi connection failures and persistent connectivity issues
- 🐛 App freezes and locks up frequently
- ❌ No way to remove or reset devices from app
- ❌ WiFi setup loop - stuck on 'Connect to WiFi' screen
- ⚠️ Incompatible with dual-band (5G/2.4G) networks
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
Pinguino
Reported bugs
13 issues- WiFi connection fails despite being connected to 2.4GHz network
- App displays placeholder text 'splash_text_2' instead of actual content
- Device cannot be removed from app once offline
- App stuck in WiFi connection loop during setup
- Schedule deactivates when using physical power button
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- App crashes and freezes when adding devices
- Device profile cannot be deleted and reset
- Feedback tab UI never loads
- App rejects valid router passwords and accepts bogus ones
- WiFi hotspot 'Smartlife-XXXX' signal not detected
- Version 1.05 broke WiFi detection functionality
- Air deflector angle resets on each use
- App requires login every time despite WiFi connection
Requested features
11 requests- Timer function instead of schedule-only approach
- Siri commands and HomeKit integration
- Shortcuts app support
- Alexa integration
- Current room temperature indicator
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- Fan speed control in heat mode
- 4-season mode selection (cool vs heat)
- Air deflector angle memory
- Ability to reaccess tutorials
- 5GHz WiFi network support
- Status indicator for running/fan-only/AC modes
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
Pinguino
No in-app purchases
