Comparison

METechs SWCtrl vs Easy Radio Stations

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

Easy Radio Stations

Features
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Easy Radio Stations helps you organize internet radio favorites on your iPhone or iPad — clearly, locally, and on your terms. What you can do: • Add stations manually with name and stream URL (HTTP/HTTPS) • Optionally search the public Radio-Browser directory and adopt station data • Choose custom logos: photo, image URL, or symbol • Sort favorites with drag and drop in your own order • Import and export backups (ZIP/CSV) Your favorites stay on your device. No account required. No ads. No tracking. Note: Easy Radio Stations manages station favorites and stream URLs. It does not include built-in audio playback in the current version.

Screenshots

METechs SWCtrl4 screens
Easy Radio Stations3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Easy Radio Stations at every 6 weeks against METechs SWCtrl's every 7 months. METechs SWCtrl's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). 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, Easy Radio Stations every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
METechs SWCtrl versus Easy Radio Stations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMETechs SWCtrlEasy Radio Stations
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMETECHS GLOBAL INC.aurarum

In-app purchases

None

METechs SWCtrl

No in-app purchases

None

Easy Radio Stations

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is METechs SWCtrl free?
METechs SWCtrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy Radio Stations free?
Easy Radio Stations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do METechs SWCtrl or Easy Radio Stations have ads?
Neither METechs SWCtrl nor Easy Radio Stations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, METechs SWCtrl or Easy Radio Stations?
METechs SWCtrl ships an update every 7 months, and Easy Radio Stations every 6 weeks. Most recently, METechs SWCtrl was updated on November 3, 2026 and Easy Radio Stations on October 25, 2026.

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