Comparison

Wemo vs HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

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

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

Control your Hunter Wi-Fi ceiling fans remotely with this intuitive mobile application. Manage fan speed and lighting with a clean, modern interface. Integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control.

Highlights
  • Remote fan and light control
  • Seamless device pairing
  • Modern, easy-to-navigate interface
  • Google Assistant integration
  • Amazon Alexa integration
Features
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Good looks with the smarts to match. Hunter incorporates smart home technology into their ceiling fans to bring you the comfort you deserve with the convenience you desire. The easy to use Hunter SIMPLEconnect® app gives you the freedom to control your Hunter SIMPLEconnect® Wi-Fi fans from the palm of your hand. • Seamless device-pairing process connects the app to your fan • Clean, modern app design for easy navigation as well as fan and light control within the app • Optimized for the latest OS Download the SIMPLEconnect® app and start controlling your comfort from your smart phone or tablet. It’s that simple! Please note: This app does NOT support Bluetooth technology. Please contact customercare@Hunterfan.com for more information. For Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa functionality, pair your device in SIMPLEconnect® app first. Google Assistant process: To use your fan with Google Assistant, first, add your device(s) in the SIMPLEconnect® app, then activate Google Assistant. Amazon Alexa process: To use your fan with Alexa, first, add your device(s) in the SIMPLEconnect® app. Once your fan(s) are added to your SIMPLEconnect® account, activate the Amazon Alexa skill "Hunter – SIMPLEconnect® Smart Ceiling Fan" and enter your SIMPLEconnect® credentials to link your fan to Alexa control. View our product line of Smart fans here: https://www.hunterfan.com/pages/ceiling-fan-smart-home

Screenshots

Wemo4 screens
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wemo at 4.0 against HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)'s 3.6. Wemo also leads on ratings volume (117K vs 4.3K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wemo has 117K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of Wemo's written reviews are positive against 13% of HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wemo ships an update every 2 months, HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wemo versus HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWemoHunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (117K ratings) — better3.6 (4.3K ratings)
Positive reviews7.0% of reviews12.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117K — better4.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelkin International, Inc.Hunter Fan

Customer experience

Wemo

All ratings116,961 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews1,046 reviews
Positive7.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative88.0%

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

All ratings4,266 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative83.9%

User reviews

Wemo

From 117K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🔌 Seamless integration with smart home platforms
  • 👍 Quiet and efficient fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🤔 Confusing setup process
  • 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive app
  • 🔒 Poor customer support

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

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Fans randomly disconnect from the network
  • App fails to properly sync fan settings and states

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better integration with popular smart home platforms
  • Firmware update capability within the app

In-app purchases

None

Wemo

No in-app purchases

None

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wemo free?
Wemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) free?
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wemo or HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)?
Wemo is rated higher. Wemo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) averages 3.6 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Wemo or HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) have ads?
Neither Wemo nor HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wemo or HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)?
Wemo ships an update every 2 months, and HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wemo was updated on September 24, 2026 and HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) on September 22, 2026.

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