Shelly Switcher vs NORDplug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Shelly Switcher
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Control your IoT Shelly devices from your Apple Watch. Works completely standalone and also compatible with the Family Setup feature to allow your children to control Shelly devices around your home. Currently only Shelly 1, Shelly 1PM, and Shelly 2.5 (in two-switch mode, not roller mode) are supported. Shelly Cloud is also not supported - devices must be present on your local LAN or accessible otherwise. This app is also open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. https://github.com/spaddlewit/ShellySwitcher This app is not officially endorsed by Allterco Robotics, the manufacturer of Shelly devices. Use with your own devices is at your own risk.
NORDplug
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Control your smart sockets, monitor real-time electricity usage, and automate devices based on schedule, electricity price, location, or weather. Designed for both individuals and energy professionals, this app helps reduce energy costs, optimize usage, and improve sustainability. Smart Home and Device Control Manage multiple sockets from anywhere. Turn devices on or off, setup them as needed. Live Electricity Price Integration Automatically operate devices based on current or forecasted Nord Pool prices. Set limits to avoid using electricity during expensive hours. Real-Time Monitoring View electricity consumption live, per device, and per time period. Understand when and how power is used with daily, weekly, and historical reports. Smart Scheduling Create schedules by time, sunrise, sunset, or specific days. Set custom routines for each socket and automate them around your lifestyle. Location and Weather-Based Automation Use your deviceβs location and local weather data to trigger device behavior. Perfect for heating, ventilation, or lighting systems. Push Notifications Stay informed with alerts about device state changes, price updates. Customize your preferences. Features β’ Remote smart socket control β’ Schedule by time, price, or weather β’ Nord Pool electricity price integration β’ Real-time and historical energy monitoring β’ Secure login β’ Custom notifications β’ Designed for both consumers and energy professionals Take full control of your energy consumption. Start saving smarter today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shelly Switcher at 13.0 against NORDplug's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shelly Switcher ships an update every 6 months, NORDplug every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shelly Switcher | NORDplug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spaddlewit Inc. | METALO KAPRIZAS UAB |
In-app purchases
Shelly Switcher
No in-app purchases
NORDplug
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shelly Switcher free?
Is NORDplug free?
Do Shelly Switcher or NORDplug have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shelly Switcher or NORDplug?
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