Comparison

Wemo vs Almond by Securifi

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

Almond by Securifi

Manage your home Wi-Fi, smart home devices, and security system from anywhere. Monitor network activity, control connected devices like lights and thermostats, and set up custom scenes for automation. Enjoy easy setup and real-time notifications for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi network management
  • Smart home device control
  • Home security system setup
  • Real-time network monitoring
  • Guest Wi-Fi network creation
  • Scene and rule automation
  • Parental controls
Features
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The free Almond app works with Almond+, Almond-2015 and Almond 3. These Almond devices make home Wi-Fi, smart home and home security easy with their innovative touchscreen access, Wizard with step-by-step instructions and app. The intuitive Almond app makes it easy to monitor, control and secure your Smart Home and Wi-Fi Network. With the Almond app, push notifications tell you in real time who’s on your network and let you block them if you want. The app also enables you to manage scenes that can be activated from Amazon Alexa. The app also enables you to easily and conveniently set up home security system, and control Nest thermostat, Philips Hue lights, many ZigBee and Z-Wave devices from leading smart home manufacturers. The Almond app gives you the power to do the following whether you’re at home or away: Manage your Wi-Fi network Work with all your Apple phones, tablets, laptops and other wireless devices Setup your Smart Home connecting all your smart devices Share your Home Wi-Fi network with family and friends Create a guest Wi-Fi network Monitor who is on your network with what device Enable Wi-Fi Triggers: know in real time who joins/leaves your network Control your home security system Enable Parental Controls to limit children’s screen time Setup compatible scenes for Amazon Alexa (Echo, Dot, Tap) Control Nest Thermostat Control Philips Hue lights Control Scenes, Modes and Rules Control other many leading Smart Home devices

Screenshots

Wemo4 screens
Almond by Securifi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wemo at 4.0 against Almond by Securifi's 2.3. Wemo also leads on ratings volume (118K vs 104). Almond by Securifi's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

Wemo holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wemo has 118K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of Wemo's written reviews are positive against 41% of Almond by Securifi'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, Almond by Securifi every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wemo versus Almond by Securifi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWemoAlmond by Securifi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (118K ratings) — better2.3 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews6.9% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118K — better104
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelkin International, Inc.Securifi, Inc

Customer experience

Wemo

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

Almond by Securifi

All ratings104 ratings
Positive26.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative47.1%

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

Almond by Securifi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wemo

No in-app purchases

None

Almond by Securifi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wemo free?
Wemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Almond by Securifi free?
Almond by Securifi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wemo or Almond by Securifi?
Wemo is rated higher. Wemo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Almond by Securifi averages 2.3 from 104 ratings.
Do Wemo or Almond by Securifi have ads?
Neither Wemo nor Almond by Securifi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wemo or Almond by Securifi?
Wemo ships an update every 2 months, and Almond by Securifi every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wemo was updated on October 27, 2026 and Almond by Securifi on October 24, 2026.

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