PRIME Wire vs WUUK
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.
WUUK
Manage and control your smart home security devices from a single app. See, hear, and interact with visitors, receive motion alerts, and use features like voice modification for enhanced privacy. Protect your home and family with this comprehensive smart security solution.
- Two-way audio and video calls
- Live video streaming
- Motion and sound detection alerts
- Night Vision
- Voice gender modifier
- Customizable detection zones
- Local and cloud video storage
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The WUUK app is the hub for accessing and controlling all of your WUUK Smart Home devices, including WUUK Security Cameras, Smart Doorbell and Smart Doorbell Pro, and Wired Cams. Equipped with advanced technology, all of the WUUK Smart Security Cameras let you see, hear and interact with visitors, and get notified when the motion types of your selection are detected, all in one app. Too busy to answer the real-time communication request? Send pre-recorded responses on the fly. At home alone? Use the voice changer to hide one’s identity. Protect your family, home, and packages all from your smartphone, without massive price tags or hidden subscriptions. **Completely free to use out of the box, and Cloud subscriptions are 100% optional. Features: - Two-way audio and video calls - View high-quality videos or live stream from anywhere in the world - Save videos and history events on a local SD card or into the cloud - Get notified when motion or sound is detected - See in the dark with Night Vision - Customized ringtones - Voice gender modifier - Turn on or off device notifications - Share devices with friends and family - Customize detection zones and sensitivity - Quick replies - Snooze Mode All the security cameras and smart home devices from WUUK need to be purchased separately from platforms like Amazon or our official website. Term of Use: https://account.wuuklabs.com/policy Privacy policy: https://account.wuuklabs.com/policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PRIME Wire at 4.7 against WUUK's 3.3. PRIME Wire also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ratings volume (1K vs 125). WUUK's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. WUUK sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PRIME Wire asks for nothing beyond the download.
PRIME Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of PRIME Wire's written reviews are positive against 42% of WUUK's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, WUUK fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | WUUK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | 3.3 (125 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | 42.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 125 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | WUUK LABS CORP. |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
WUUK
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
WUUK
From 125 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to install and setup
- 🔒 Helpful security features
- 👍 Good camera quality
- 🚀 Responsive app and live feed
- 🔋 Long battery life
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and recordings
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly
- 👎 Poor customer support
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
WUUK
Reported bugs
4 issues- Pairing issues
- Cameras going offline randomly
- Inability to view recorded videos
- Zoom function not working properly after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to adjust notification settings per device
- Mass video viewing and deletion
- Integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
WUUK
- WUUK Cloud Service (1 device)$3.991 Month
- WUUK Cloud Service (2 devices)$7.991 Month
- WUUK Cloud Service (3 devices)$11.991 Month
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- WUUK Cloud Service (4 devices)$15.991 Month
- WUUK Cloud Service (5 devices)$19.951 Month
- WUUK Cloud Service (6 devices)$23.951 Month
- WUUK Cloud Service (7 devices)$27.951 Month
- WUUK Cloud Service (8 devices)$31.951 Month
- WUUK Cloud Service (9 devices)$35.951 Month
- WUUK Cloud Service (1 device)$36.991 Year
- WUUK Cloud Service 10 devices$39.901 Month
- WUUK Cloud Service (2 devices)$73.991 Year
- Cloud Service (3 devices)$110.991 Year
- Cloud Service (4 devices)$147.991 Year
- Cloud Service (8 devices)$299.001 Year
