Shellbee vs EwePro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Shellbee
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Shellbee is a native iPhone companion for Zigbee2MQTT. It connects directly to your bridge over WebSocket and gives you an Apple-native interface for monitoring, controlling, and configuring your Zigbee network. REQUIRES A ZIGBEE2MQTT SERVER Shellbee is a client app. You need a running Zigbee2MQTT instance and an access token. Local and remote deployments are both supported. FEATURES - Real-time connection to your bridge over ws:// or wss:// - Bonjour discovery for local .local hosts - Live device state for lights, switches, covers, fans, locks, climate devices, and sensors - Native controls generated from Zigbee2MQTT exposes - Group and scene management - Permit join, pairing flow, and device onboarding - Bridge settings for MQTT, serial, network, OTA, logging, availability, Home Assistant, and more - Secure token storage in Keychain BUILT FOR iOS Shellbee is SwiftUI from top to bottom, using the latest Observation APIs and ActivityKit. It's designed to feel fast and native, not like a wrapped web view. OPEN SOURCE Shellbee is licensed under AGPL v3. Source available on GitHub.
EwePro
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EwePro is a companion app for anyone using eWeLink-compatible devices (smart plugs, switches, sensors, and more). It doesn't replace the official eWeLink app, but offers an alternative experience with an interface redesigned from scratch to be quicker and easier to use. What you'll find in EwePro: ⢠Customizable dashboard with your most-used devices ⢠Simplified navigation: fewer taps, more action ⢠Intuitive device grouping by room or category ⢠Clear real-time status display ⢠Design optimized for fast everyday use EwePro uses the same credentials as your eWeLink account. No new account is required. Currently supported Sonoff devices: ⢠Wall switches (TX1C, TX2C, TX3C) ⢠Smart plugs (S61STPF) and power-monitoring plugs (POWCT) ⢠Roller shutter/curtain motors (DUALR3) ⢠Thermostats with relay (THR320) ⢠Smart thermostatic valves ⢠Relays and general switches (RE5V1C, SV) ⢠Zigbee temperature/humidity sensors (SNZB-02P) Note: EwePro is an independent app and is not affiliated with CoolKit Technology or eWeLink.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EwePro at daily against Shellbee's every 5 days. EwePro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shellbee ships an update every 5 days, EwePro daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shellbee | EwePro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenneth Berg | Rocco De Francesco |
In-app purchases
Shellbee
No in-app purchases
EwePro
No in-app purchases









