PRIME Wire vs AQUILA PRO AI
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.
AQUILA PRO AI
Effortlessly manage your home Wi-Fi network from your smartphone or tablet. Monitor connected devices, block unauthorized access, and set up guest networks. AI-enhanced features optimize performance and provide actionable recommendations.
- Effortless Wi-Fi management
- Device monitoring and assignment
- Network status overview
- Block unauthorized devices
- Parental controls for website restriction
- Guest Wi-Fi setup
- AI-enhanced network optimization
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The AQUILA PRO AI app is simple to set up and lets you manage your home Wi-Fi effortlessly from anywhere with your smart phone or tablet. AQUILA PRO AI features: ．All-in-One Simplicity for Your Smart Home ．Simplify Device Management with Location and Room Assignment．View your entire network at a glance ．Manage your Smart Home with Automation at Your Fingertips ．Check your connection status ．See who/what is connected to your network ．Block unauthorized devices with one tap ．Restrict inappropriate websites with Parental Control ．Schedule Internet access to allocate quality family time ．Enable guest Wi-Fi to protect your network privacy ．Set firmware updates to occur at less disruptive times AI-enhanced capabilities optimize your home networking experience, intelligently monitor network usage and provide simple, actionable recommendations to keep your network at peak performance. Get the AQUILA PRO AI app and experience the power and convenience of advanced intelligent networking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PRIME Wire at 4.7 against AQUILA PRO AI's 4.1. PRIME Wire also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 23%) and ratings volume (1K vs 75). AQUILA PRO AI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of PRIME Wire's written reviews are positive against 23% of AQUILA PRO AI's.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, AQUILA PRO AI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | AQUILA PRO AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | 4.1 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better | 22.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 75 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 212 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | D-Link International |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
AQUILA PRO AI
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
AQUILA PRO AI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
AQUILA PRO AI
No in-app purchases
