Comparison

Bit Switch vs Matrix Widget

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

Head to head
About

Bit Switch

Control legacy smart home devices directly from your local network without relying on the cloud. Manage switches, dimmers, and monitor energy usage securely with AES-encrypted Wi-Fi setup.

Highlights
  • Local device discovery
  • Control switches and dimmers
  • Monitor energy usage
  • Secure Wi-Fi provisioning
  • AES-encrypted credentials
  • Supports dark mode
Features
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Bit Switch provides fast, private, and reliable local control for legacy WeMo devices — no cloud required. Discover devices on your local network, control switches and dimmers, view energy usage from Insight plugs, receive motion sensor state, and provision Wi‑Fi securely using AES-encrypted credentials for device setup. Full device support: switches, dimmers, light switches, Insight energy plugs, motion sensors, outdoor plugs, Maker devices, and bridges. Robust discovery: SSDP/UPnP discovery with M‑SEARCH reliable on-network detection. Secure provisioning: built-in Wi‑Fi setup with AES-128-CBC password encryption to keep credentials private during device configuration. Reliable control: improved GetBinaryState / SetBinaryState handling with clear status and error reporting. Usability: streamlined Wi‑Fi setup dialog, password visibility toggle, and status indicators for connection and handshake. Appearance: supports dark mode and refined themes for a modern, readable UI. Why Bit Switch Local-first: device discovery and control happen on your network — no cloud required or used for device control. Privacy-focused: provisioning uses AES encryption; credentials are never sent to external services. Practical: works with a wide range of legacy Belkin WeMo hardware still in the wild. What's New Improved SSDP/UPnP discovery for more reliable on-network detection. Enhanced Wi‑Fi provisioning flow with AES-128-CBC encryption of passwords. UI improvements: clearer Wi‑Fi setup flow, better error messages, and password visibility toggle. Better state handling for GetBinaryState / SetBinaryState calls. Dark mode and theme refinements. Compatibility & Privacy Devices and phone must be on the same Wi‑Fi network. Router must allow UDP multicast for SSDP discovery. Wi‑Fi scanning requires location permission; permissions are requested at runtime and used only for scanning and provisioning. No cloud account required; local network control only. See our privacy policy on the support site for details.

About

Matrix Widget

Features
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Matrix Widget is a simple customization app for creating a retro-style matrix widget for your iPhone Home Screen. Track your days, preview your widget, and fine-tune the layout so it looks right on your device. The app gives you simple controls for adjusting the widget’s appearance and making it fit your style. Features: • Matrix-style Home Screen widget • Day and month tracking display • Live widget preview • Simple layout controls • Clean, minimal setup Matrix Widget is designed to be lightweight, visual, and easy to use.

Screenshots

Bit Switch4 screens
Matrix Widget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bit Switch at 13.0 against Matrix Widget's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
Bit Switch versus Matrix Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBit SwitchMatrix Widget
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammed Zackria Dawood BashaBoaz Burnett

In-app purchases

None

Bit Switch

No in-app purchases

None

Matrix Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bit Switch free?
Bit Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matrix Widget free?
Matrix Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bit Switch or Matrix Widget have ads?
Neither Bit Switch nor Matrix Widget shows ads.

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