Comparison

diSwitch vs Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

diSwitch

Features
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diSwitch was previously named DSD TECH Switch. diSwitch lets you control compatible DSD TECH Bluetooth relay modules from your iPhone or iPad. Discover nearby modules, save devices, view connection status, and control relay channels. Manage connection passwords and device passwords, and choose English, Simplified Chinese, or follow your iOS language. Compatible DSD TECH Bluetooth relay hardware is required. Device information and app settings are stored locally. No app account is required.

About

Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

Access, monitor, and control your IoT Cloud projects remotely with a user-friendly interface. Manage various devices and systems from anywhere, whether in the field, factory, or home.

Highlights
  • Remote access to dashboards
  • Monitor project data
  • Control IoT devices
  • Versatile widget set
  • Field, factory, and home use cases
  • Create custom dashboards
Features
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A powerful companion for the Arduino IoT Cloud – simply access, monitor and control your dashboards with a few screen taps. Arduino IoT Cloud Remote can be very useful in a variety of use cases where you need to monitor or control regardless of the time or place: - In the field: you can read the data from your soil sensors or start your irrigation system directly from anywhere. - In the factory: constant visibility of the state of your manufacturing process status, with the ability to control your automation remotely. - In the home: simply monitor your home automation systems, check your previous or actual energy consumption from the convenience of your sofa. Create your dashboards on https://app.arduino.cc from your computer or tablet and control them with IoT Cloud Remote from your iPhone. When creating your dashboards on the Arduino IoT Cloud you can link your widgets to multiple IoT projects for maximum flexibility. Featuring a broad set of versatile and simple widgets, including: - Switch - Push-button - Slider - Stepper - Messenger - Color - Dimmed light - Colored light - Value - Status - Gauge - Percentage - LED - Map - Chart - Time picker - Scheduler - Value Dropdown - Value Selector - Sticky Note - Image - Advanced Chart - Advanced Map - Image Map - Link

Screenshots

diSwitch4 screens
Arduino IoT Cloud Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arduino IoT Cloud Remote at every 3 weeks against diSwitch's every 23 months. 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

diSwitch ships an update every 23 months, Arduino IoT Cloud Remote every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
diSwitch versus Arduino IoT Cloud Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdiSwitchArduino IoT Cloud Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (441 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—441 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongGuan DESHIDE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTDArduino LLC

Bugs and requests

diSwitch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Dashboard loading spinner hangs indefinitely
  • App crashes when opening dashboards with graphs
  • Dashboard fails to load after app backgrounding
  • Account registration and email verification failures
  • Vague error messages during signup
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  • Status button non-functional on iOS
  • Double authentication not working
  • Values not updating in real-time on mobile
  • Blank screen appears randomly
  • Chart scrolling issues
  • Boards intermittently disappear from network
  • Digital pin compatibility issues with ESP-32
  • Requires constant re-login
  • UTC timezone not customizable

Requested features

12 requests
  • iOS widgets support
  • Dashboard editing capability in mobile app
  • Dark mode support
  • iPad/tablet layout optimization
  • Custom dashboard cover images
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  • Apple Shortcuts and Home app integration
  • Siri voice command compatibility
  • GitHub login option
  • Background data refresh for iPhone
  • Wider selection of preset dashboard icons
  • GPS functionality
  • More widget variety

In-app purchases

None

diSwitch

No in-app purchases

None

Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is diSwitch free?
diSwitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arduino IoT Cloud Remote free?
Arduino IoT Cloud Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do diSwitch or Arduino IoT Cloud Remote have ads?
Neither diSwitch nor Arduino IoT Cloud Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, diSwitch or Arduino IoT Cloud Remote?
diSwitch ships an update every 23 months, and Arduino IoT Cloud Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, diSwitch was updated on November 7, 2026 and Arduino IoT Cloud Remote on November 7, 2026.

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