Comparison

METechs SWCtrl vs WI Smart

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

WI Smart

Features
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Wi Smart, smart life, smart living 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices

Screenshots

METechs SWCtrl4 screens
WI Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: METechs SWCtrl at 8.0 against WI Smart's 13.0. 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

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, WI Smart every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
METechs SWCtrl versus WI Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMETechs SWCtrlWI Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB202 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMETECHS GLOBAL INC.Hangzhou WISTAR Mechanical & Electric Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

METechs SWCtrl

No in-app purchases

None

WI Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is METechs SWCtrl free?
METechs SWCtrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WI Smart free?
WI Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do METechs SWCtrl or WI Smart have ads?
Neither METechs SWCtrl nor WI Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, METechs SWCtrl or WI Smart?
METechs SWCtrl ships an update every 7 months, and WI Smart every 10 months. Most recently, METechs SWCtrl was updated on October 1, 2026 and WI Smart on October 18, 2026.

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