PRIME Wire vs SnapGuard
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.
SnapGuard
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SnapGuard keeps your photos, videos, files, notes, and audio recordings behind military-grade AES-256 encryption with a private PIN-locked vault. Features include folder organization, a built-in private browser, WiFi transfer to your computer, photo slideshow, voice recorder, and a Share Extension to save from any app. SnapGuard collects zero user data. Everything stays on your device. Premium unlocks unlimited storage, private browser, WiFi transfer, and all features. 3-day free trial, then $3.99/month. Cancel anytime. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://dialectforge.com/snapguard/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PRIME Wire at 14.0 against SnapGuard's 26.2. 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.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | SnapGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | JOHN DEAN MARTIN |
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
SnapGuard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
SnapGuard
No in-app purchases
