PRIME Wire vs iKey Connect
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.
iKey Connect
Manage and control your smart locks remotely. View access logs, receive real-time alerts, and customize settings for your connected devices. This app provides a centralized hub for smart lock security and convenience.
- Manage lock access and settings
- View lock access records
- Receive real-time notifications
- Receive alerts
- Create an account
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Create an ikeyConnect Account and Manage Supported Devices. With this account, you can: 1. Manage access and settings of your lock(s) 2. Check access records of your lock(s) 3. Receive real-time notifications and alerts Support Email: support@ikey-lock.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PRIME Wire at 4.7 against iKey Connect's 1.2. PRIME Wire also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 6%) and ratings volume (1K vs 17). iKey Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PRIME Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 17, 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 6% of iKey Connect's.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, iKey Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | iKey Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | 1.2 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better | 5.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | Sunion Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
iKey Connect
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
iKey Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
iKey Connect
No in-app purchases
