# Wemo vs Watch

The clearest difference is rating: Wemo at 4.0 against Watch's 3.3. Wemo also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Watch's advantage is review sentiment (21% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Wemo holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wemo has 117K ratings behind it against 9.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of Wemo's written reviews are positive against 21% of Watch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wemo ships an update every 2 months, Watch every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wemo | Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wemo/id511376996/reviews)** | [3.3 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch/id1069511734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 9.3K |
| Positive reviews | 7.0% of reviews | **20.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Belkin International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329875380) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Wemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wemo/id511376996)

Control your smart home devices remotely from your iOS device. Manage lights, appliances, and entire rooms from anywhere. Automate schedules, simulate occupancy, and integrate with voice assistants and IFTTT for advanced control.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Smart home automation, Voice assistant integration, Scheduling and timers, Away mode simulation, IFTTT integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable connection
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Seamless integration with other smart home devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Devices randomly disappear from app
- Inability to update firmware
- Inconsistent device detection

**Requested features**

- Improved multi-device management
- Customizable automation rules
- Integration with more smart home platforms
- Ability to create device groups


### Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch/id1069511734)

Manage your Apple Watch by pairing it with your iPhone. Customize watch faces, app notifications, and the Dock. Sync photos, music, and podcasts for offline use. Discover and download new apps and watch faces from the App Store.

**Highlights:** Pair Apple Watch with iPhone, Customize watch faces and notifications, Arrange apps in the Dock, Sync photos, music, and podcasts, Download new watch apps and faces, Set up Apple Pay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves lives
- ⌚ Useful for tracking fitness and health
- 👍 Customizable watch faces

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pairing and connectivity issues
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🤔 Complicated user experience
- 🤖 Unreliable fitness tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to update watch software
- Watch faces not loading properly
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- More watch face options
- Ability to control phone music from watch
- Better sleep tracking
- Customizable notification settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wemo free?

Wemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Watch free?

Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wemo or Watch?

Wemo is rated higher. Wemo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while Watch averages 3.3 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do Wemo or Watch have ads?

Neither Wemo nor Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wemo or Watch?

Wemo ships an update every 2 months, and Watch every 8 months. Most recently, Wemo was updated on September 25, 2026 and Watch on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*