PRIME Wire vs PointsAware
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.
PointsAware
Easily compare different types of sales and multi-buy offers to determine the best value. Calculate unit prices for various sizes and track loyalty points for Canadian programs. All calculations are private and performed offline.
- Compare discounts (% off, amount off, spend X save Y)
- Analyze multi-buy deals (BOGO, 3 for $5)
- Calculate unit price per 100g, 100mL, lb, or item
- Track Canadian loyalty points (PC Optimum, Moi, Scene+)
- View effective cost and % back for offers
- Share calculation results as images
- Works offline and privately
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Is "buy one, get one 50% off" actually a good deal? Is "3 for $5" really cheaper? Which size is the better buy? PointsAware gives you the real answer in seconds, right in the aisle. Pick the deal you see, enter the numbers from the sign, and get a clear result, shown in your local currency. DISCOUNTS • % off and amount off: see the final price instantly • Spend X, save Y: your real savings on what you actually spend • Was X, now Y: how much you really save MULTI-BUY DEALS • 3 for $5 · Buy 2, get 1 free · Buy 1, get 1 50% off • Buy 1, get the 2nd for $1 · Buy 2, save $5 · Buy 2+ for $4.99 each • Different item prices? The cheapest item gets the discount, just like at checkout UNIT PRICE • Compare up to 5 sizes by price per 100 g, 100 mL, lb or item • Instantly see which pack is cheaper, and by how much LOYALTY POINTS • Built-in point values for Canadian programs: PC Optimum, Moi, Scene+ and Blue Rewards • See your % back and effective cost for spend, buy and multiplier offers MADE FOR THE STORE • Big numbers, one question at a time • Share any result as an image • Works in English and 简体中文 PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No tracking. Every calculation stays on your phone. PointsAware is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any retailer or loyalty program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PointsAware at every 4 days against PRIME Wire's every 6 months. PointsAware also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PRIME Wire's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). 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.
PointsAware holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, PointsAware every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | PointsAware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | Wei Du |
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
PointsAware
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
PointsAware
No in-app purchases
