# Location Lockbox vs SwitchPilot for Wemo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwitchPilot for Wemo at none against Location Lockbox's 2. SwitchPilot for Wemo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). Location Lockbox's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Location Lockbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SwitchPilot for Wemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Location Lockbox against 4.9 for SwitchPilot for Wemo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwitchPilot for Wemo has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Location Lockbox ships an update every 13 months, SwitchPilot for Wemo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Location Lockbox | SwitchPilot for Wemo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/location-lockbox/id1399718187/reviews)** | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchpilot-for-wemo/id6800065513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Early Applications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443576878) | [Vadim Snitkovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780734908) |

## What reviewers say

### Location Lockbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/location-lockbox/id1399718187)

Enhance personal safety by creating timed check-ins for events. If you don't respond or indicate distress, designated contacts receive your location and event details. Secure PINs ensure only you can signal for help.

**Highlights:** Create custom event check-ins, Automatic safety checks, Emergency contact alerts with location, Secure PIN system for status updates, Unlimited emergency contacts, Discreet and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Membership | $9.99 | per year |


### SwitchPilot for Wemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchpilot-for-wemo/id6800065513)

Control your existing smart plugs and switches directly over your home Wi-Fi without needing a cloud account. This app allows you to manage devices locally, set schedules, and organize them into groups for convenient control, even if your internet is down.

**Highlights:** Local Wi-Fi control, No cloud account required, Discover devices automatically, Organize devices into groups, Create on/off schedules, Rename supported devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Location Lockbox free?

Location Lockbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SwitchPilot for Wemo free?

SwitchPilot for Wemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Location Lockbox or SwitchPilot for Wemo?

Location Lockbox is rated higher. Location Lockbox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SwitchPilot for Wemo averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Location Lockbox or SwitchPilot for Wemo have ads?

Neither Location Lockbox nor SwitchPilot for Wemo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Location Lockbox or SwitchPilot for Wemo?

Location Lockbox ships an update every 13 months, and SwitchPilot for Wemo weekly. Most recently, Location Lockbox was updated on October 7, 2026 and SwitchPilot for Wemo on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*