Comparison

NOMA iQ vs wisp

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

Head to head
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

About

wisp

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wisp is a visual discovery app built around curiosity. Explore a curated feed of AI-generated worlds, ideas, and moments, then tap wisp to start a conversation and dive deeper into what interests you. Whether you’re exploring fantasy, imagination, or new perspectives, wisp transforms the feed into an interactive experience.

Screenshots

NOMA iQ4 screens
wisp3 screens

Verdict

The call

NOMA iQ and wisp are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

NOMA iQ ships an update every 6 weeks, wisp monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NOMA iQ versus wisp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOMA iQwisp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCanadian Tire Corporation, LimitedAlexander Braga

Bugs and 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
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  • 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
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  • 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

wisp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NOMA iQ

No in-app purchases

None

wisp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NOMA iQ free?
NOMA iQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is wisp free?
wisp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NOMA iQ or wisp have ads?
Neither NOMA iQ nor wisp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NOMA iQ or wisp?
NOMA iQ ships an update every 6 weeks, and wisp monthly. Most recently, NOMA iQ was updated on October 25, 2026 and wisp on October 15, 2026.

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