Comparison

SwitchBee Next Gen vs EV Nisko

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

Head to head
About

SwitchBee Next Gen

Features
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An application to a unique game changer in the Automated Home domain providing revolutionary technology by β€œSwitchBee”. Use your iPhone, iPod or iPad as an extension to control and monitor the full line of β€œSwitchBee” products. In less than two hours, with no infrastructure changes you will have your Smart Home up and running controlled by the β€œSwitchBee” application. Control your entire house from the comfort of your bed, your couch, your car, your office and even from the sea-shore during your vacation. You will have the ability to monitor your lights, temperature, blinds/shutters all from a single, highly intuitive application. Create numerous lighting and switch scenarios for the entire set of β€œSwitchBee” switches and sensors existing in your house, define timer configurations to any light bulb or load and if you change your mind – no problem – the β€œSwitchBee” switches can be modified in seconds at any time. This application will also control β€œSwitchBee’s” revolutionary portable switches which can be placed in any room. Increase your power to control your affordable Smart Home anytime anywhere in the most simple and intuitive manner.

About

EV Nisko

Features
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EV Nisko is an app for managing electric vehicle charging. Control your charging station via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Features include secure authentication, remote charging, Bluetooth charging, card swipe charging, scheduled charging, viewing charging records, checking usage statistics, and adjusting charging current. EV Nisko provides a straightforward way to monitor and manage your EV charging needs.

Screenshots

SwitchBee Next Gen1 screens
EV Nisko3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV Nisko at none against SwitchBee Next Gen's 6. EV Nisko also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SwitchBee Next Gen sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. EV Nisko asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwitchBee Next Gen ships an update every 6 weeks, EV Nisko every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SwitchBee Next Gen versus EV Nisko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchBee Next GenEV Nisko
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size50 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwitchBeeNingbo Yusing Lighting Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SwitchBee Next Gen

One-time6
  • SB purchases$59.99
  • Home Kit$59.99
  • Home Assistant$59.99
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  • Somfy$229.99
  • Domus$249.99
  • Control4$249.99
None

EV Nisko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwitchBee Next Gen free?
SwitchBee Next Gen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV Nisko free?
EV Nisko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SwitchBee Next Gen or EV Nisko have ads?
Neither SwitchBee Next Gen nor EV Nisko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwitchBee Next Gen or EV Nisko?
SwitchBee Next Gen ships an update every 6 weeks, and EV Nisko every 6 days. Most recently, SwitchBee Next Gen was updated on October 8, 2026 and EV Nisko on October 12, 2026.

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