Microchip WiFi Smart Device vs pcBells
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Microchip WiFi Smart Device
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An app platform that support controlling and monitoring the Microchip Wi-Fi Smart Device Enablement Kit throughput AWS IoT Cloud. It can used to control LED on/off and light intensity (0-100%) and monitor the button state and sensor value (temperature, humidity, pressure, uv) on the kit. The Wi-Fi Smart Device Enablement Kit is a Microchip demo board made from a WINC1500 Wi-Fi module, ECC608 crypto chip, SAML21 microcontroller, MCP73833 battery charger IC, and an MIC5317 LDO. There are three buttons, one RGB LED, and one environment sensor on the board. App features include are as follows: a. user sign up/ sign in feature b. network provision c. register kit to the account d. set device name e. control LED color and intensity on the kit f. monitor sensor value (temperature, humidity, pressure, uv) on the kit g. monitor button state on the kit Important Note: This app is fully functional only with the specific Microchip Wi-Fi Smart Device Enablement Kit
pcBells
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This app communicates with our pcBells Master Clock Controllers via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to allow setting the time, hands position, Westminster and Chimes periods, and clock type (Synchronous or A/B pulsed). Also, our revolutionary AccuSet one click technology sets the time on the post or tower clock in one click from your mobile phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Microchip WiFi Smart Device at 11.0 against pcBells's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Microchip WiFi Smart Device ships an update every 7 months, pcBells every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microchip WiFi Smart Device | pcBells |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months โ better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microchip Technology Inc. | Jeffrey Berezin |
In-app purchases
Microchip WiFi Smart Device
No in-app purchases
pcBells
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Microchip WiFi Smart Device or pcBells have ads?
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