Zwave vs SkyBell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zwave
This application allows users to easily control compatible home alarm systems with GSM switches. It automates the process of sending SMS commands, eliminating the need for manual text input. The app is designed for convenient remote system management.
- Remote system control
- GSM switch compatibility
- SMS command automation
- Easy system management
- Home alarm system operation
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THIS APP HELP YOU TO CONTROL YOUR SYSTEM EASILY. WE PRODUCT THIS APP FOR REMOT CONTROL SYSTEM. THE APP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO TURN ON OR OFF COMPATIBLE HOME ALARM SYSTEMS WITH GSM SWITHCHES BY USING THIS APP YOU DON’T NEED TO TYPE THE SPECIFIC SMS CONTENT AND FILL THE TEXT FOR YOU YOUR FEEDBACK WOULD HELP US TO IMPROVE THIS APP
SkyBell
Monitor your home's entry points with HD video and two-way audio. Receive instant alerts for visitors or motion, and integrate with other smart home devices for enhanced security and control.
- HD video monitoring
- Two-way audio communication
- Instant motion and visitor alerts
- Smart home device integration
- AI-powered body and facial recognition
- Customizable motion zones
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Peace of mind starts at the front door. SkyBell pioneered the Video Doorbell category and now offers a variety of Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, Chimes, and other integrated smart home security solutions. Get instant alerts on smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches when someone is at your door or motion is detected in HD video with two-way talk on any of SkyBell’s Video Doorbells or Cameras. SkyBell sends a live video feed to your devices so you can hear and speak to the person at your door or in the house, whether at home, at work, or on the go - day or night. The SkyBell Gen5 App lets you integrate compatible smart home devices like smart locks and others into your SkyBell system, offering more home control than ever. The integrated AI provides body and facial recognition, with the ability to set custom motion zones to reduce false triggers by up to 95%. SkyBell keeps you connected to your home and those you love most. We aim to make homes and neighborhoods safer, one front door at a time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SkyBell at 4.7 against Zwave's 1.5. SkyBell also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ratings volume (10K vs 8). Zwave's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SkyBell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyBell has 10K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Zwave's written reviews are positive against 41% of SkyBell's.
| Parameter | Zwave | SkyBell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (8 ratings) | 4.7 (10K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 41.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 10K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | moztec | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
Zwave
SkyBell
Bugs and requests
Zwave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SkyBell
Reported bugs
3 issues- Videos not saving or available
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to reconnect device after migration
Requested features
3 requests- Bring back old app's notification sounds
- Allow multiple users to control the device
- Improve video quality and zoom capabilities
In-app purchases
Zwave
No in-app purchases
SkyBell
No in-app purchases
