Comparison

Instinct Switch vs FTC My Account

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

Head to head
About

Instinct Switch

This smart light switch integrates Amazon Alexa for voice-controlled home automation. It acts as a personal assistant for timers, shopping lists, and news updates, offering a cord-free and hub-free smart home experience. The accompanying app facilitates initial Wi-Fi and Amazon account setup.

Highlights
  • Built-in Amazon Alexa
  • Voice-controlled smart home automation
  • Personal assistant functions (timers, lists, news)
  • Cord-free and hub-free installation
  • Seamless, modern design
  • Wi-Fi and Amazon account setup via app
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Alexa, meet the light switch. Instinct™ is the smart light switch with Alexa built-in. With the power of Amazon Alexa throughout your home, just say the word for smart home control — no cords, no hubs, no countertop clutter. 
 Instinct is your personal assistant for anything. Set a timer, add to your shopping list, and get the latest news and weather updates on demand. No matter what you need to make your day easier, Instinct is always at the ready.  

Packed with technology hidden by design, Instinct fits the décor of every room. Instinct installs just like a standard switch, and includes a screwless faceplate for a seamless, modern finish.  

Instinct Switch App Features:
 The app is designed to walk you through the setup of Instinct once physical installation is complete. This brief process includes: 
- Connecting Instinct to your home Wi-Fi® network 
- Linking Instinct to your Amazon account*

 After Instinct setup is complete, the Instinct Switch app is no longer required. The Amazon Alexa app serves as the primary app to manage and control Instinct. Create smart home automations, discover and enable Alexa skills, and so much more.  

*Amazon account required to control Instinct with Alexa

 The iDevices Customer Experience team is here to help. Contact support@idevicesinc.com with any questions about Instinct, Amazon account linking, or the Instinct Switch app.

About

FTC My Account

Manage your utility account and services conveniently from your mobile device. View and pay bills, track payment history, and submit repair tickets with ease. Access account settings and support resources anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • View and pay bills
  • See payment history
  • Manage account settings
  • View services and upgrade eligibility
  • Check balances
  • Submit repair tickets
  • Find help and support
Features
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With the MyFTC app, customers can take more control of their FTC account and services — all from anywhere and at any time with just a few swipes and clicks. Some of the capabilities the app puts into the palm of users’ hands include: - View and pay bills - See payment history - Manage account settings - View services and upgrade eligibility - Check balances - Submit a repair ticket - Find help and support resources Download the MyFTC app today — and discover all the ways it can make managing your FTC account and services easier and more convenient.

Screenshots

Instinct Switch4 screens
FTC My Account4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FTC My Account at 5.0 against Instinct Switch's 3.9. FTC My Account also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Instinct Switch's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

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

FTC My Account holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instinct Switch ships an update every 2 months, FTC My Account every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Instinct Switch versus FTC My Account: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstinct SwitchFTC My Account
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHubbell IncArtizen Studio

Customer experience

Instinct Switch

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FTC My Account

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Instinct Switch

No in-app purchases

None

FTC My Account

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instinct Switch free?
Instinct Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTC My Account free?
FTC My Account is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Instinct Switch or FTC My Account?
FTC My Account is rated higher. Instinct Switch averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while FTC My Account averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Instinct Switch or FTC My Account have ads?
Neither Instinct Switch nor FTC My Account shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instinct Switch or FTC My Account?
Instinct Switch ships an update every 2 months, and FTC My Account every 3 weeks. Most recently, Instinct Switch was updated on October 13, 2026 and FTC My Account on October 11, 2026.

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