METechs SWCtrl vs Novahome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Novahome
Control your smart home devices, including security cameras and door locks, from anywhere. Automate actions with geofencing and receive instant push notifications for peace of mind. Monitor energy usage and manage multiple homes within a single account.
- AI Security
- Geofencing Automation
- Push Notifications
- IP Video Intercom
- Door Lock Control
- Energy Monitoring
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Novahome Mobile allows Smart Home Control with Ai security, Geofencing Automation, Geofencing Security, Push Notifications, IP Video Intercom, Security (Door lock, cameras, sensors), Energy Monitoring and more. Novehome Mobile is the simplest way to control your home anytime, anywhere. Easy to Create complex Scenes and Automation using Novahome Mobile. Easy access to multiple homes with Geofencing for each locations in one Novahome Mobile account. Straight forward Dashboard to switch security modes, control devices and view cameras PLEASE NOTE: A Novahome Security Hub is required to activate more security features. For more information, please visit www.novahome.ph Should you have any questions, comments, Email: support@novahome.ph Web: www.novahome.ph/pages/help
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Novahome at 4.0 against METechs SWCtrl's 3.3. METechs SWCtrl's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Novahome holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
METechs SWCtrl ships an update every 7 months, Novahome every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | METechs SWCtrl | Novahome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 195 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | METECHS GLOBAL INC. | Eightblocks Inc |
Customer experience
METechs SWCtrl
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In-app purchases
METechs SWCtrl
No in-app purchases
Novahome
No in-app purchases
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