Comparison

Swol vs HA Studio Pro

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

Head to head
About

Swol

This utility app allows you to remotely power on your devices using the Wake-On-LAN protocol. It features a minimalist design and Siri integration for simplified control over your network-connected computers and devices.

Highlights
  • Wake-On-LAN protocol support
  • Minimalist and easy-to-use design
  • Siri integration for voice control
  • Remote device power-on
  • LAN packet sending
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Using WOL(Wake-On-Lan) protocol, which sends a packet to your devices through LAN, Swol comes to simplify its use, relying on an easy to use and minimalist design and Siri Integration.

About

HA Studio Pro

Features
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Turn your iPad into a personalized Home Assistant control center. Build a dashboard around the things you use every day—from lights and climate to cameras, energy, and media. Choose your layout, customize your cards, and give your smart home a look that fits your space. BUILD YOUR DASHBOARD Use the drag-and-drop editor and more than 20 card types to organize your controls and information your way. • Lights, switches, and scenes • Thermostats and climate controls • Security cameras and live feeds • Energy visualizations • Weather forecasts • Sensor readings and history graphs • Media player controls • Calendars, clocks, maps, and device tracking ASK YOUR HOME Use the built-in AI Assistant to interact with your connected Home Assistant setup through natural-language commands. Voice controls and optional wake word support put everyday actions within easy reach. BUILT FOR MAKERS Monitor Bambu Lab 3D printers with dedicated dashboard cards and AMS support. Keep your workshop information alongside your smart home controls. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from Modern, Midnight, Ocean, HUD, Liquid Glass, Comic, and other themes. Create a dashboard for your desk, countertop, or wall-mounted iPad. A DEDICATED HOME CONTROL PANEL Enable Kiosk Mode for a dedicated dashboard experience. Your layouts are saved to your Home Assistant server and sync across devices running HA Studio Pro. CONNECT TO YOUR SETUP Connect to your Home Assistant instance over your local network. Remote access works through secure connections configured in your Home Assistant installation. REQUIREMENTS An existing Home Assistant installation is required for connected smart home functionality. Built-in Demo Mode lets you explore the interface and dashboard editor before connecting to your server.

Screenshots

Swol4 screens
HA Studio Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Swol at Free against HA Studio Pro's $9.99. Swol also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). HA Studio Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

Swol is free to download; HA Studio Pro costs $9.99 up front. Swol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HA Studio Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swol ships an update monthly, HA Studio Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swol versus HA Studio Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwolHA Studio Pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Giuliano FarinaTroy Johnson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Swol

One-time1
  • Cup of Coffee$0.99
None

HA Studio Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swol free?
Swol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HA Studio Pro free?
HA Studio Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swol or HA Studio Pro have ads?
Neither Swol nor HA Studio Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swol or HA Studio Pro?
Swol ships an update monthly, and HA Studio Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Swol was updated on October 22, 2026 and HA Studio Pro on October 22, 2026.

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