Comparison

Wemo vs Config EZ

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

Head to head
About

Wemo

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
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With the Wemo App, you can control all of your Wemos from anywhere in the world on your iOS devices. Wemo is the simple way to a smarter home. Download the Wemo app and control your lights, appliances, or a whole room from your couch, coffee shop, or the Caribbean. HELLO HANDS-FREE CONTROL Pair your Wemo Mini, Light Switch, Insight, or Switch with Amazon Echo or Google Home and you can control your lights, your appliances, or a whole room without having to lift a finger. NEVER COME HOME TO A DARK HOUSE You can schedule your lights to be on during specific hours, or simply sync lights and devices to the sun automatically. LOOK LIKE YOU’RE HOME EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NOT Enable the “Away Mode” feature and your lights will turn on and off randomly, making it look like you’re home even when you’re not. INTEGRATE WEMO WITH IFTTT "If This, Then That" is a free web-based service that opens up an amazing array of possibilities for your Wemo devices. Visit IFTTT.com to find "recipes" for making Wemo Mini turn lights on and off based on real-world events, send you push notifications about device activity, and much more. These are just some of the things you can do with the Wemo app. To see what else Wemo can do, visit www.wemo.com For the latest Wemo Device GPLv2 Open Source Code please visit: http://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=51238

About

Config EZ

Control multiple smart devices individually or in groups using Wi-Fi technology. This application allows for seamless management of your connected home environment.

Highlights
  • Control multiple smart devices
  • Individual device control
  • Group device control
  • Wi-Fi technology integration
Features
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Config EZ is a mobile application that develop for our connected clients to control multiple smart devices individually or in group with wifi technology built-in.

Screenshots

Wemo4 screens
Config EZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wemo at 4.0 against Config EZ's 1.2. Wemo also leads on ratings volume (117K vs 28). Config EZ's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Wemo holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wemo has 117K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Wemo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Config EZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wemo ships an update every 2 months, Config EZ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wemo versus Config EZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWemoConfig EZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (117K ratings) — better1.2 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews6.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117K — better28
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelkin International, Inc.appunique

Customer experience

Wemo

All ratings116,961 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews1,054 reviews
Positive6.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative88.1%

Config EZ

All ratings28 ratings
Positive3.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative92.9%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative93.3%

Bugs and requests

Wemo

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Config EZ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wemo

No in-app purchases

None

Config EZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wemo free?
Wemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Config EZ free?
Config EZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wemo or Config EZ?
Wemo is rated higher. Wemo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while Config EZ averages 1.2 from 28 ratings.
Do Wemo or Config EZ have ads?
Neither Wemo nor Config EZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wemo or Config EZ?
Wemo ships an update every 2 months, and Config EZ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wemo was updated on October 17, 2026 and Config EZ on October 1, 2026.

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