Comparison

Shelly Switcher vs NORDplug

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

NORDplug

Features
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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 device’s 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.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Shelly Switcher versus NORDplug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelly SwitcherNORDplug
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpaddlewit Inc.METALO KAPRIZAS UAB

In-app purchases

None

Shelly Switcher

No in-app purchases

None

NORDplug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shelly Switcher free?
Shelly Switcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NORDplug free?
NORDplug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shelly Switcher or NORDplug have ads?
Neither Shelly Switcher nor NORDplug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shelly Switcher or NORDplug?
Shelly Switcher ships an update every 6 months, and NORDplug every 3 months. Most recently, Shelly Switcher was updated on November 7, 2026 and NORDplug on October 30, 2026.

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