Comparison

Tswitch vs Batteries At Home

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

Head to head
About

Tswitch

Features
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1. Support manual control switch 2. Support timing control switch 3. Support multiple or independent control 4. Multiple devices can be connected

About

Batteries At Home

This app helps you track battery-powered devices and their replacement needs. It allows you to create an inventory, add custom battery types, and view upcoming replacements on your home screen. It promotes sustainable living by helping you manage resources wisely.

Highlights
  • Device inventory management
  • Custom battery types
  • Home screen widget
  • Usage analytics
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Sustainable living promotion
Features
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Your smoke detector shouldn't have to scream at 3am to remind you it needs a battery. Batteries At Home tells you before it dies — for every gadget that runs on regular batteries, not just the ones with a companion app. Version 2.0 is a complete rebuild: a new dashboard, room organization, an auto-generated shopping list, support for rechargeable batteries, and a cleaner design throughout. WHAT'S NEW IN 2.0 Dashboard — One glance tells you what needs attention today, what's coming up, and what's already stocked in your inventory. Rooms — Group devices by location (kitchen, garage, kids' rooms). Shopping List — Batteries At Home tells you what to buy before your next store run: "4× AA, 2× CR2032" — generated automatically from your upcoming changes. Rechargeable Batteries — Track charge cycles for NiMH and other rechargeables alongside disposables, with replacement guidance that accounts for their shorter lifetime per charge. Device Photos — Attach a photo to a device so you remember which way the battery goes in, or where the tricky screw is, six months later. Siri & Shortcuts — Ask Siri which devices need batteries, or build automations with the Shortcuts app. Redesigned Widgets — Small, medium and large widgets now show device icons directly in the battery ring, with a cleaner layout at every size. CORE FEATURES - Device Inventory — track every battery-powered gadget in your home: remotes, smoke detectors, toys, and anything in between. - Smart Predictions — the app learns from your actual change history to predict when a battery will run out, and gets more accurate over time. - Battery Inventory — keep track of the spare batteries you already own; they're pulled from stock automatically when you log a change. - Custom Battery Types — beyond AAA, AA, C, D, 9V and coin cells, define your own. - iCloud Sync — your data follows you across iPhone and iPad. - Home Screen Widgets — see what's due without opening the app. FREE VS. POWER USER Batteries At Home is free to use for up to 3 devices, with all core tracking features included. Power User unlocks unlimited devices and custom battery types, as a one-time purchase or subscription — whichever fits how you use the app. Reduce waste, stop digging through drawers for the right battery, and never get caught off guard by a dead remote again. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tswitch3 screens
Batteries At Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tswitch at none against Batteries At Home's 3. Tswitch also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Batteries At Home sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tswitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tswitch ships an update monthly, Batteries At Home every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tswitch versus Batteries At Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTswitchBatteries At Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Qianghe Technology CO., LTD.Thorsten Stark

In-app purchases

None

Tswitch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Batteries At Home

Subscriptions2
  • Power User (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Power User (Yearly)$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Power User (Lifetime)$3.99

Questions

Is Tswitch free?
Tswitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Batteries At Home free?
Batteries At Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tswitch or Batteries At Home have ads?
Neither Tswitch nor Batteries At Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tswitch or Batteries At Home?
Tswitch ships an update monthly, and Batteries At Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tswitch was updated on November 7, 2026 and Batteries At Home on November 3, 2026.

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