Comparison

METechs SWCtrl vs Embedia InSight

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

Head to head
About

METechs SWCtrl

Control motorized curtains, lights, and other automation devices remotely or with voice commands. Schedule actions for energy efficiency and convenience, and monitor device activity.

Highlights
  • Direct smartphone control, no hub needed
  • Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant
  • Local and remote control
  • Timing and scheduling functions
  • Inter-device logic control
  • Operation logs
  • Wi-Fi hotspot sharing
Features
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With this app and METechs SWCtrl control switch, relay, smart plug, light..., you can control motorized curtain rods, motorized roller shade systems, tubular roller motors, electric locks, lights, appliances, and other automation devices from your device, anywhere Increase energy efficiency and personal security by automatically opening or closing curtains with timer functions or home automation. If you are enthusiastic about automation or lazy lifestyle, control them by a simple touch or voice command. It works with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice control; if you prefer, you still can control these devices with physical touch switches. Either way, METechs provides a truly Automation Lifestyle for everyone! [Key Features] •Directly controlled by a smartphone, no hub required •Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or voice control •Work independently with or without Wi-Fi •Can be controlled in local and remote modes •Timing control devices any time in any day, weekday, or weekend •Multiple devices control by each other with IF…THEN… logic •Look up log for who, when, and where the devices were operated •Easily shares with others via the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot Our app may not be perfect yet and still under development. Our teams are working hard and smart to continually improve the app. Email Support@METechs.com with questions and comments. Visit www.METechs.com to find it out more.

About

Embedia InSight

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Set up your Embedia Solarai motorized shading system simply and conveniently from your phone! The Embedia InSight app allows you to unlock the full potential of your shades by providing flexible programming options in a simple setup process. + Automatically calibrate and test blinds, screens and shades + Specify up to 16 intermediate stop positions per shade, and easily copy settings across multiple shades + Easily reverse shade polarity from software without any rewiring + Set up a number of different types of wall switches for controlling your shades + Flexible grouping options to allow any combination of shades to respond to any switches in the system + Configure sensors and associated shade responses + Schedule automated shade behaviours The Embedia InSight app requires an Embedia USBIF-Wifi adapter along with existing Embedia Solarai controllers.

Screenshots

METechs SWCtrl4 screens
Embedia InSight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Embedia InSight at every 2 months against METechs SWCtrl's every 7 months. METechs SWCtrl's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

METechs SWCtrl ships an update every 7 months, Embedia InSight every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
METechs SWCtrl versus Embedia InSight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMETechs SWCtrlEmbedia InSight
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMETECHS GLOBAL INC.Embedia Technologies Corporation

In-app purchases

None

METechs SWCtrl

No in-app purchases

None

Embedia InSight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is METechs SWCtrl free?
METechs SWCtrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Embedia InSight free?
Embedia InSight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do METechs SWCtrl or Embedia InSight have ads?
Neither METechs SWCtrl nor Embedia InSight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, METechs SWCtrl or Embedia InSight?
METechs SWCtrl ships an update every 7 months, and Embedia InSight every 2 months. Most recently, METechs SWCtrl was updated on October 1, 2026 and Embedia InSight on October 1, 2026.

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