METechs SWCtrl vs EL Tech
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.
EL Tech
Access real-time ASOS surface observations and NEXRAD radar data to monitor airport equipment health, detect anomalies, and troubleshoot issues. This tool helps maintenance personnel and field engineers ensure high system uptime for critical aviation weather systems.
- Live ASOS surface observations
- Real-time NEXRAD radar data
- Monitor equipment health
- Detect anomalies
- Troubleshoot system issues
- Maintain system uptime
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EL Tech helps airport maintenance personnel, technicians, and field engineers monitor ASOS, AWOS, and NEXRAD systems. Review surface observations, maintenance indicators, NEXRAD station telemetry, alarms, and available historical data. Keep site details, photos, issues, and imported maps together. The site map focuses on equipment and saved locations, with an optional Mammatus WX link for weather maps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EL Tech at 100% against METechs SWCtrl's 0%. EL Tech also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). METechs SWCtrl's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
EL Tech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of METechs SWCtrl's written reviews are positive against 100% of EL Tech's.
METechs SWCtrl ships an update every 7 months, EL Tech fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | METechs SWCtrl | EL Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | METECHS GLOBAL INC. | Mammatus Weather LLC |
Customer experience
METechs SWCtrl
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In-app purchases
METechs SWCtrl
No in-app purchases
EL Tech
No in-app purchases
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