HomeCare vs Swidget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeCare
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HomeCare is a home monitoring system that uses Cognitive Systems' core Wi-Fi Sensing technology, WiFi Motion. This software detects motion by interpreting changes in WiFi signals transmitted between connected IoT devices. WiFi Motion has been specifically designed to provide ultimate privacy, as it eliminates the need for cameras, sensors, and microphones to detect and locate motion. HomeCare has been designed to demonstrate how an end-user would engage with WiFi Motion for a Do-It-Yourself home monitoring service. The existing functionality can be seamlessly integrated into a service provider's own application. HomeCware Features - Home & Away Modes: Toggle between modes to arm and disarm your system. When set to Away, real-time alerts will be sent when motion is detected inside the home. - Last Motion Detected: View when motion was last detected in the home. - Motion History: Track activity patterns and gain insights through your household's motion history - Live Motion: View where motion is happening in real-time - Motion Sensitivity: Adjust motion sensitivity to increase or decrease the level of motion required to trigger detection. - Custom Alerts: Set custom notifications based on expected motion at home. - Members: Share your home monitoring experience with family or other household members. **Please note that HomeCare currently requires specific hardware that supports our WiFi Motion technology. This sample app is intended for trial participants and is not commercially available at this time.
Swidget
Control your smart home devices remotely with this app. Create custom schedules, set up automations, and monitor energy usage for compatible smart outlets and light switches. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Bluetooth pairing
- Create rules and automations
- Monitor energy usage
- Voice assistant integration
- Remote control
- Custom schedules
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CONTROL YOUR SWIDGET DEVICES FROM YOUR PHONE The Swidget App is for use with Swidget Outlets and Light Switches that have been paired with a Wi-Fi enabled Insert. The App is used to connect your Swidget Inserts and offers a multitude of control options depending on the Insert and the type of Device it is in. Swidget Devices and Wi-Fi enabled Insert sold separately (required). FEATURES - Easy Bluetooth pairing and registration - Create rules and automations - Monitor energy use of your Swidget Outlet or Light Switch - Connect to your Alexa or Google Assistant accounts - Remotely control your Swidget Outlet or Light Switch - Custom schedules, including sunset or sunrise trigger
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Swidget at monthly against HomeCare's every 10 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.
HomeCare ships an update every 10 months, Swidget monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeCare | Swidget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognitive Systems Corp | Swidget Corporation |
In-app purchases
HomeCare
No in-app purchases
Swidget
No in-app purchases
