Comparison

Swidget vs NOMA iQ

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

Head to head
About

Swidget

Control your smart home devices remotely with this app. Create custom schedules, set up automations, and monitor energy usage for compatible smart outlets and light switches. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth pairing
  • Create rules and automations
  • Monitor energy usage
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Remote control
  • Custom schedules
Features
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CONTROL YOUR SWIDGET DEVICES FROM YOUR PHONE The Swidget App is for use with Swidget Outlets and Light Switches that have been paired with a Wi-Fi enabled Insert. The App is used to connect your Swidget Inserts and offers a multitude of control options depending on the Insert and the type of Device it is in. Swidget Devices and Wi-Fi enabled Insert sold separately (required). FEATURES - Easy Bluetooth pairing and registration - Create rules and automations - Monitor energy use of your Swidget Outlet or Light Switch - Connect to your Alexa or Google Assistant accounts - Remotely control your Swidget Outlet or Light Switch - Custom schedules, including sunset or sunrise trigger

About

NOMA iQ

Control your smart home devices from one app. Automate routines, set schedules, and manage lighting and power with voice commands. Features advanced cybersecurity to protect your home.

Highlights
  • All-in-one device control
  • Voice control integration
  • Customizable routines and schedules
  • Device grouping by room
  • Family and friend sharing
  • DataGuard cybersecurity
Features
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Welcome to NOMA iQ, the smart home solution that is simple to use and with DataGuardTM cybersecurity you can trust. CONTROL YOUR NOMA iQ PRODUCTS ALL IN ONE APP The NOMA iQ app is quick and easy to set up and incorporates smart prompts for guided learning. Added depth of control is also available for more advanced users. This app was designed to conveniently allow its users to light, power, and maximize the comfort of their home all in one app for seamless control of your home. With NOMA iQ's all-in-one app you can: - Voice control your products with your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa - Create custom Experiences to easily automate, set scheduled routines, or timers for your favorite settings (Ex: create an Experience that schedules the kitchen lights to turn off at 10 p.m. on weekdays and call it your "Good Night" Experience) - Group devices together to conveniently control by room or fixture - Easily share control with your family, friends, or roommates for convenience ALWAYS PROTECTED BY DATAGUARDTM CYBERSECURITY All NOMA iQ products come protected with DataGuardTM cybersecurity you can trust. Using built-in technology from Firedome, it automatically detects, prevents, and responds to cybersecurity issues. Find out more at www.canadiantire.ca/nomaiq

Screenshots

Swidget4 screens
NOMA iQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swidget at 67% against NOMA iQ's 19%. NOMA iQ's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 2.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NOMA iQ holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Swidget's written reviews are positive against 19% of NOMA iQ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swidget ships an update monthly, NOMA iQ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Swidget versus NOMA iQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwidgetNOMA iQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (7 ratings)3.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better19.3% of reviews
Number of ratings711 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwidget CorporationCanadian Tire Corporation, Limited

Customer experience

Swidget

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

NOMA iQ

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive19.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative71.9%

Bugs and requests

Swidget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NOMA iQ

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Password reset doesn't work
  • App goes unresponsive periodically
  • Timer/schedule settings don't save across all days
  • Add lightbulb connect button non-functional
  • No notifications after iOS update
Show 19 more
  • Incorrect time display in app
  • Experiences delete when editing errors occur
  • Manual device control overwrites scheduled triggers
  • Shortcut deletion doesn't remove shortcut
  • Experiences run deleted color settings
  • AC control disabled after app update
  • Temperature settings bounce back to current value
  • Fan speed controls don't work
  • App freezes on WiFi password entry
  • Connection check hangs indefinitely
  • Unknown error when creating experiences
  • App blank after login
  • Color button crashes the app
  • Device pairing fails to progress
  • SSID detection issues
  • Experiences override manual off commands
  • App logs out frequently
  • Multiple menus open simultaneously
  • Scheduled triggers activate at random times

Requested features

13 requests
  • HomeKit integration for iOS devices
  • Widget support for quick access from home/lock screen
  • Clone and edit experiences functionality
  • Individual light control with preset saving
  • Desktop/web app alternative to mobile app
Show 8 more
  • Daily scheduling for garage door closure
  • Advanced scheduling with multiple time slots
  • Better permission controls for shared devices
  • Color presets and saved favorites
  • Integration with other smart home platforms
  • Physical remote control option
  • Improved temperature control for AC units
  • Dimming schedules beyond on/off

In-app purchases

None

Swidget

No in-app purchases

None

NOMA iQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swidget free?
Swidget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOMA iQ free?
NOMA iQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swidget or NOMA iQ?
NOMA iQ is rated higher. Swidget averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NOMA iQ averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Swidget or NOMA iQ have ads?
Neither Swidget nor NOMA iQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swidget or NOMA iQ?
Swidget ships an update monthly, and NOMA iQ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Swidget was updated on October 25, 2026 and NOMA iQ on October 29, 2026.

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