Comparison

myTouchSmart vs dewenwils

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

myTouchSmart

Easily set up, program, and control smart devices in your home or office. Schedule device operation with custom programs, group multiple devices, and utilize sun tracking technology. Integrates with popular voice assistants.

Highlights
  • Simple 4-step setup
  • Program and control devices
  • Create device groups
  • SunSmart technology
  • 24-hour countdown options
  • Google Home & Alexa integration
Features
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The myTouchSmart Smart Switch app is simple to set up, program and control devices in your home or office. Set up your smart switch in 4 simple steps to get started – 1. Setup account 2. Link with router 3. Find device 4. Set program Add additional devices by pushing one button and never leave the app! Set up Groups to make it easier to program multiple devices at one time. SunSmart technology allows you to set the smart device to follow the sun with the push of a button. Full 24 hour countdown options. Works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa controls.

About

dewenwils

Control your smart home devices remotely and connect them for a seamless experience. Monitor device status from anywhere and share access with family members. Discover and purchase new smart products through the integrated online mall.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Smart home connection
  • Family device sharing
  • Real-time status feedback
  • Online smart product mall
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Life is simple from now on. 1、Device Control: remote control, build a "smart family". 2、Smart Connection: fast connection, enjoy the extremely speed experience. 3、Shared Devices: make it easy for the whole family to enjoy smart life. 4、Information Feedback: gain insight into the status of your home devices, anytime, anywhere. 5、Online Mall: enter the mall to buy smart products.

Screenshots

myTouchSmart4 screens
dewenwils4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: dewenwils at 4.6 against myTouchSmart's 2.5. myTouchSmart's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dewenwils holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 186 and 237 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 32% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTouchSmart ships an update every 2 months, dewenwils every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
myTouchSmart versus dewenwils: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTouchSmartdewenwils
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (186 ratings)4.6 (237 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews — better31.8% of reviews
Number of ratings186237 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJasco Products Company LLCDewenwils Inc.

Customer experience

myTouchSmart

All ratings183 ratings
Positive36.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative58.5%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative60.7%

dewenwils

All ratings225 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative50.0%

User reviews

myTouchSmart

From 186 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and installation process
  • ⏰ Convenient scheduling and timer features
  • 🔊 Works well with Alexa and Google Home integration
  • 💡 Simple and intuitive app interface
  • 🏠 Affordable smart home solution without requiring a hub

Room to improve

  • 🐛 WiFi connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
  • 🚫 Incompatible with mesh networks and WiFi 6 routers
  • 📵 Device goes offline unexpectedly and won't reconnect
  • ⚠️ Alexa integration stopped working in late 2025
  • 🔧 Poor customer support and limited business hours

dewenwils

From 237 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 App works well
  • 👍 Connects easily
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Manual function works fine
  • 👍 Highly recommend these units

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timer switch consistently turns off
  • 🐛 App is confusing
  • 🐛 UI is not intuitive
  • 🐛 Password saving unclear
  • 🐛 Constantly logged out

Bugs and requests

myTouchSmart

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App won't connect to WiFi during initial setup
  • Device offline error that persists after resets
  • App force closes on launch
  • Dusk to dawn schedule runs 1 hour off after DST changes
  • Device fails to update firmware
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  • App refresh button requires multiple taps to show status
  • Remote control shows loading then fails
  • WiFi settings not displaying in iOS setup
  • Device rapidly blinking but won't connect
  • Manual setup connects to WiFi but fails final step
  • App feedback and instructions links don't work
  • Scheduled timers don't execute as programmed
  • Device unresponsive after power outages

Requested features

9 requests
  • HomeKit compatibility
  • Apple Watch app support
  • IFTTT implementation for advanced automation
  • Automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment
  • Time zone correction option
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  • WiFi 6 router support
  • Mesh network compatibility
  • Smart Life app integration
  • Better firmware update process

dewenwils

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Device switch locations move on 'All Devices' page
  • Timer switch consistently turns off on its own
  • App constantly logs out users
  • Astronomical mode doesn't work
  • Cannot adjust for sunrise/sunset times
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  • Scheduler interface is unordered and hard to check
  • Connecting to WiFi requires disabling 5G
  • App only turns transformer on and off, no circuit separation
  • Schedule function doesn't work
  • Timer function does not turn devices on or off
  • GUI doesn't reflect zone changes
  • Cannot turn zones off with the app
  • App has stopped working for pool motor timer
  • Cannot set on and off times anymore
  • App loses the network consistently
  • Scenes do not activate when saved

Requested features

7 requests
  • Indication on 'AllDevices' page if each is On or Off
  • Bigger back arrow
  • Clarify device prompt labels
  • Widgets or shortcut commands
  • Apple Home integration
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  • iPhone widget for easy access
  • Feature to set timer to turn on for a certain amount of time then go off

In-app purchases

None

myTouchSmart

No in-app purchases

None

dewenwils

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myTouchSmart free?
myTouchSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dewenwils free?
dewenwils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myTouchSmart or dewenwils?
dewenwils is rated higher. myTouchSmart averages 2.5 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while dewenwils averages 4.6 from 237 ratings.
Do myTouchSmart or dewenwils have ads?
Neither myTouchSmart nor dewenwils shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myTouchSmart or dewenwils?
myTouchSmart ships an update every 2 months, and dewenwils every 10 months. Most recently, myTouchSmart was updated on October 29, 2026 and dewenwils on October 30, 2026.

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