Comparison

Welrok vs EKF Connect Home

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

Head to head
About

Welrok

Conveniently manage smart home devices like underfloor heating, master switches, and voltage protection relays. Control devices locally or remotely, optimize energy consumption with schedules and geofencing, and receive emergency notifications for system events.

Highlights
  • Underfloor heating control
  • Programmable heating schedules
  • Geofencing for energy savings
  • Voltage relay monitoring
  • Remote master switch control
  • Emergency notifications
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Welrok is an application for convenient management of smart devices with servers located in Russia. It allows users to control: Underfloor heating thermostats; A master switch; Voltage protection relays that safeguard against power surges and neutral wire failures. The app supports both local network control without Internet access and remote control from anywhere in the world via servers located in Russia. Underfloor Heating Control Features Programmable heating schedules. Up to 16 temperature periods can be configured for each day, ensuring energy-efficient heating without compromising comfort. Geofencing. Maximizes savings by automatically lowering the heating temperature when nobody is at home. Detailed consumption statistics. The app provides electricity usage data in kWh and currency through clear and informative charts, helping optimize energy costs. Temporary timer mode. Activates heating only for a specified period of time (available for Welrok oz/vz devices). Emergency notifications. Inform users about abnormal situations and system events (available for Welrok oz/vz devices). Complete temperature control with Welrok thermostats and the Welrok app helps reduce energy costs while maintaining comfort. Voltage Relay Control Features Visual voltage graphs. Monitor voltage levels and deviations beyond configured limits over a day, week, or month, making it easy to assess power network performance. Event log with up to 300 records. Analyze voltage conditions and relay status to make informed adjustments to relay settings when necessary. Emergency notifications. Receive alerts about relay status changes and Internet connectivity status, helping identify protection trips that may indicate electrical network issues. Reliable monitoring and control with Welrok voltage relays and the Welrok app help protect connected equipment and improve electrical safety. Master Switch Control Features Remote load control. Turn off all sockets and lighting remotely through the app if you forgot to press the master switch when leaving home. Switching activity log. Review switching events throughout the day to better organize and manage power shutdown routines. Power restoration behavior settings. Configure device behavior after power is restored: Off, On, or Memory mode. External button configuration. Adjust hold-delay settings and select the type of external button used. Managing your home's electrical power with the Welrok master switch and app enhances fire safety and helps reduce energy consumption.

About

EKF Connect Home

Control and manage a wide range of smart home devices from a single application. Integrate lighting, outlets, cameras, sensors, and more. Receive notifications and connect with voice assistants.

Highlights
  • Unified device management
  • Smart lighting control
  • Smart plugs and outlets
  • Security camera integration
  • Sensor monitoring (motion, leak, smoke)
  • Voice assistant compatibility (Alice)
  • Telegram notifications
Features
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Новое мобильное приложение умного дома от компании EKF с удобным интерфейсом, объединяющее различные умные устройства EKF, как устанавливаемые в квартире, так и устанавливаемые в щиток. Работает с Алисой, позволяет получать уведомления в Telegram. Почта для обратной связи и отчётов об ошибках: iot@ekf.su Поддерживаемые в текущей версии устройства: 1. ePRO24 Home 2. Умный свет • Лампа E27 • Лампа E14 • Филаментная лампа • RGB филаментная лампа • Лампа GU10 • Лампа GX53 • Умные светильники • Умная светодиодная лента 3. Умные удлинители и розетки • Удлинитель • Удлинитель Pro • Розетка • Розетка Pro 4. Умные камеры • Домашняя камера • Поворотная камера • Уличная камера 5. Zigbee хаб 6. Умные датчики • Движение • Открытие • Протечка • Дым • Газ • Температура и влажность • Температура и влажность с экраном • 4в1 (температура, влажность, движение, освещённость) • Сирена 7. Терморегуляторы теплого пола и бойлеров 8. Умные реле • Для кабеля • В подрозетник

Screenshots

Welrok4 screens
EKF Connect Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

Welrok and EKF Connect Home both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Welrok's written reviews are positive against 15% of EKF Connect Home's. EKF Connect Home's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Welrok against 3.1 for EKF Connect Home. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Welrok's written reviews are positive against 15% of EKF Connect Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Welrok versus EKF Connect Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWelrokEKF Connect Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)3.1 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better14.6% of reviews
Number of ratings418 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB355 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWelrokEKF Electrical Solution - FZCO

Customer experience

Welrok

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

EKF Connect Home

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative74.4%

In-app purchases

None

Welrok

No in-app purchases

None

EKF Connect Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Welrok free?
Welrok is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EKF Connect Home free?
EKF Connect Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Welrok or EKF Connect Home?
EKF Connect Home is rated higher. Welrok averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EKF Connect Home averages 3.1 from 18 ratings.
Do Welrok or EKF Connect Home have ads?
Neither Welrok nor EKF Connect Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Welrok or EKF Connect Home?
Welrok ships an update every 3 weeks, and EKF Connect Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, Welrok was updated on November 3, 2026 and EKF Connect Home on November 8, 2026.

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