Comparison

Shelly Smart Control vs Hubitat Elevation

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

Head to head
About

Shelly Smart Control

Remotely monitor and control smart home devices from anywhere, either through the cloud or your local network. Manage lights, appliances, and sensors, and create custom automation scenes. Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LAN connectivity for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Local network control
  • Device monitoring
  • Custom scheduling
  • Scene creation
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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This app offers the possibility to control all Shelly devices remotely. You can monitor and control your devices from anywhere (by using the cloud option) or, if you do not want the Cloud option, you will still be able to monitor and control your devices from within your local network. Shelly devices do not need to be connected to the cloud or to send data there. The Shelly Home Automation portfolio includes a variety of relay switches, sensors, plugs, bulbs, and other controllers, all connected and controlled through your Wi-Fi network. The new Shelly Plus and Shelly Pro lines of products additionally support Bluetooth connectivity for faster device inclusion and communication, and the new Shelly Pro line offers LAN and Wi-Fi usage simultaneously. The entire Shelly portfolio is available at https://shelly.cloud/ Shelly devices are suitable to control lights, garage doors, curtains, window blinds, or other appliances, trigger actions based on certain parameters from sensor devices. Devices provide near real time notification on changes of the parameters they are measuring - energy consumption, temperature other environment values. All Shelly devices have: - Embedded Web server - Wi-Fi control and connectivity - APIs for observation and control A user account is required to access, include, and control Shelly devices through the application. Once Shelly account is registered, you can: - Connect the devices to an existing W-Fi network or use their Access Point mode locally to control other Shelly devices; - Include, manage, and operate as many Shelly devices as you need; - Configure devices and manage individual settings on every device; - Configure custom scheduling for automatic actions; - Create personalized rooms for more convenient organising and control of the devices; - Define custom Groups of devices to control multiple devices with one command within the app; - Build simple and complex scenes by combining Shelly devices to trigger certain actions in your home automation; - Monitor current and past electrical power consumption of the electrical circuit(s) and loads (for Shelly devices equipped with Power-measuring capabilities); - Build complex automation solutions for improved energy and operational efficiency; - Receive real time alerts and notifications based on your preference. Shelly devices are compatible with other widely used both local and cloud-based home automation platforms like Google Home or Alexa.

About

Hubitat Elevation

Control your smart home devices from anywhere with this mobile application. Customize your home screen for quick access to favorites, manage lights, locks, and thermostats, and automate tasks using geofencing. Receive push notifications for important events and monitor your home's security remotely.

Highlights
  • Customizable home screen
  • Remote device management
  • Grid-based dashboards
  • Geofencing presence detection
  • Push notifications and alert history
  • Remote home monitoring
Features
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Hubitat Elevation Mobile App: Seamless Smart Home Control Welcome to the future of smart home management. With the Hubitat Elevation Mobile App, you can effortlessly control your connected devices, whether you're at home or on the go. Simplify your experience, enhance automation, and enjoy the convenience of mobile control. Key Features: - Home: Customize your home screen to quickly access notifications and favorite devices for instant control. - Devices: Manage lights, locks, thermostats, and more from anywhere. Our app supports a vast range of devices from various manufacturers. - Dashboards: Enjoy a user-friendly, grid-based interface that offers quick access and easy customization for all your smart devices. - Geofence: Use your phone as a presence sensor. Enable geofencing to automate tasks based on your arrival or departure. - Notifications: Get push notifications for events and view alert history directly in the app. - Monitoring: Remotely monitor your home and manage security modes effortlessly with the Hubitat Safety Monitor app. Discover the difference with Hubitat Elevation and take control of your smart home like never before!

Screenshots

Shelly Smart Control4 screens
Hubitat Elevation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hubitat Elevation at 4.1 against Shelly Smart Control's 3.1. Hubitat Elevation also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 90). Shelly Smart Control's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 24%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hubitat Elevation holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hubitat Elevation has 1.2K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Shelly Smart Control's written reviews are positive against 24% of Hubitat Elevation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shelly Smart Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Hubitat Elevation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shelly Smart Control versus Hubitat Elevation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelly Smart ControlHubitat Elevation
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (90 ratings)4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings901.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHELLY EUROPE EOODHubitat, Inc.

Customer experience

Shelly Smart Control

All ratings89 ratings
Positive50.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative40.4%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral12.9%
Negative39.5%

Hubitat Elevation

All ratings773 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative68.4%

Bugs and requests

Shelly Smart Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hubitat Elevation

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on selecting hub
  • Home screen not updating
  • Unable to add devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Restore old app functionality
  • Better customization options

In-app purchases

None

Shelly Smart Control

No in-app purchases

None

Hubitat Elevation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shelly Smart Control free?
Shelly Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hubitat Elevation free?
Hubitat Elevation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shelly Smart Control or Hubitat Elevation?
Hubitat Elevation is rated higher. Shelly Smart Control averages 3.1 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Hubitat Elevation averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Shelly Smart Control or Hubitat Elevation have ads?
Neither Shelly Smart Control nor Hubitat Elevation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shelly Smart Control or Hubitat Elevation?
Shelly Smart Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hubitat Elevation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shelly Smart Control was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hubitat Elevation on November 8, 2026.

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