Comparison

Wemo vs iSmartAlarm

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

iSmartAlarm

Control your home security system and cameras remotely in real-time. Arm, monitor, and disarm your system from anywhere. Features intelligent cloud recording, video playback, and camera grouping for enhanced smart home security.

Highlights
  • Remote arm, monitor, and disarm
  • Real-time system control
  • Intelligent cloud recording
  • Video playback and event organization
  • Camera grouping and split-screen views
  • Intuitive app design
Features
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Welcome to the brand new iSmartAlarm app! The updated iSmartAlarm app allows you to arm, monitor, and disarm your iSmartAlarm Home Security System and cameras at any time, from anywhere, in real-time. It supports the following iSmartAlarm products: CubeOne, Contact Sensor, Motion Sensor, Remote Tag, Smart Switch, Satellite Siren, Keypad, iCamera KEEP, Spot, and Spot+. With this new and streamlined app, you have even more control of your smart home security at your fingertips. You will be able to use your cameras in a number of new ways, such as - - Optional intelligent cloud recording subscription - New Playback features for stored videos - Camera grouping availability (split-screen multiple views) - Events page for organized playback - Simple and intuitive app design Cloud Service Subscription Service Description 1. We offer two types of Cloud Service : Premium Cloud $4.99/month ($49.99/year) Platinum Cloud $9.99/month ($99.99/ year) *Prices displayed are for one device, the package price depends on the number of devices. 2. Subscribing to Cloud Service will be paid directly through the iTunes account. 3. 24 hours before the subscription service expires, the system will automatically renew and deduct the corresponding fees according to the plan type. 4. If you need to unsubscribe, please do so at least 24 hours before the renewal date in the "Account Settings". 5. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://ismartalarm.meshare.com/ismartalarm/application/info/privacynotice.html Terms of Use: https://ismartalarm.meshare.com/ismartalarm/application/info/termsconditions.html

Screenshots

Wemo4 screens
iSmartAlarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wemo at 4.0 against iSmartAlarm's 1.8. Wemo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (118K vs 746). 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. iSmartAlarm sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wemo holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wemo has 118K ratings behind it against 746, 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 iSmartAlarm'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, iSmartAlarm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wemo versus iSmartAlarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWemoiSmartAlarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (118K ratings) — better1.8 (746 ratings)
Positive reviews6.9% of reviews12.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118K — better746
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelkin International, Inc.SHO Technologies

Customer experience

Wemo

All ratings116,961 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews1,055 reviews
Positive6.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative88.2%

iSmartAlarm

All ratings746 ratings
Positive17.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative79.1%
Written reviews470 reviews
Positive12.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative83.4%

User reviews

Wemo

From 118K 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

iSmartAlarm

From 746 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to install and use
  • 🔒 Provides home security
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 💡 Integrates with smart home devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable app and connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Cameras and sensors frequently go offline
  • 👎 Poor customer support
  • 💸 Expensive for features provided

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

iSmartAlarm

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Sensors and cameras not connecting properly
  • Arm/disarm functionality not working as expected
  • Inconsistent alarm notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved app stability and responsiveness
  • Automatic arming/disarming based on location
  • Better camera integration and control
  • Compatibility with newer devices and OS versions

In-app purchases

None

Wemo

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

iSmartAlarm

Subscriptions13
  • Premium Cloud for 1 Device$4.991 Month
  • Platinum Cloud for 1 Device$9.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 2 Device$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Cloud for 3 Device$14.991 Month
  • Platinum Cloud for 2 Device$19.991 Month
  • Clips Plan for 1 Device Y14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud for 5 Device$24.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 10 Device$49.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 1 Device$49.991 Year
  • Clips Plan Household Y14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud for 2 Device$99.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud for 3 Device$149.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud for 4 Device$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Wemo free?
Wemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSmartAlarm free?
iSmartAlarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wemo or iSmartAlarm?
Wemo is rated higher. Wemo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while iSmartAlarm averages 1.8 from 746 ratings.
Do Wemo or iSmartAlarm have ads?
Neither Wemo nor iSmartAlarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wemo or iSmartAlarm?
Wemo ships an update every 2 months, and iSmartAlarm every 3 months. Most recently, Wemo was updated on October 21, 2026 and iSmartAlarm on October 17, 2026.

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