# PRIME Wire vs ENERWAVE

The clearest difference is update cadence: PRIME Wire at every 6 months against ENERWAVE's every 52 months. PRIME Wire also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 30). ENERWAVE's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 4.8 for ENERWAVE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, ENERWAVE every 52 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRIME Wire | ENERWAVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-wire/id1361292944/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enerwave/id1463153943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 52 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 218 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prime Wire and Cable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361292943) | [Enerlites Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/825449011) |

## What reviewers say

### PRIME Wire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-wire/id1361292944)

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.

**Highlights:** Wireless device control, Custom timer schedules, Manual ON/OFF control, Smart Scenes for multiple devices, Add and configure multiple devices, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Simple setup
- 🚀 Reliable functionality
- 👍 Consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable in cold weather
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🐛 Difficulty pairing devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity


### ENERWAVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enerwave/id1463153943)

Manage all your smart home devices from a single application. This app allows seamless control of Wi-Fi switches, receptacles, and plug-in outlets without requiring additional hubs.

**Highlights:** Control devices from one app, No hubs required, Works with Wi-Fi switches, Works with receptacles, Works with plug-in outlets

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PRIME Wire free?

PRIME Wire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ENERWAVE free?

ENERWAVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PRIME Wire or ENERWAVE?

ENERWAVE is rated higher. PRIME Wire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while ENERWAVE averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do PRIME Wire or ENERWAVE have ads?

Neither PRIME Wire nor ENERWAVE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PRIME Wire or ENERWAVE?

PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, and ENERWAVE every 52 months. Most recently, PRIME Wire was updated on October 11, 2026 and ENERWAVE on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*