Elgin Smart vs SO.WE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elgin Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for seamless smart home management.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Customizable timers
- Device sharing with family
- Quick device connection
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Elgin Smart 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
SO.WE
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Welcome to So.we! With the So.we app, your Smarthome experience gets even smarter. Through our application, you create routines and manage So.we devices, transforming any space into an intelligent environment, with simple and customized solutions according to your needs. You can synchronize and manage your day to day with smart lamps, door sensors, sockets and remote controls, all in an easy and intuitive way. Live a SmartHome experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SO.WE at every 2 months against Elgin Smart's every 12 months. SO.WE also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Elgin Smart ships an update every 12 months, SO.WE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elgin Smart | SO.WE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elgin S.A | Soprano Fechaduras e Ferragens S.A. |
In-app purchases
Elgin Smart
No in-app purchases
SO.WE
No in-app purchases
