Comparison

Shellbee vs EwePro

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

Head to head
About

Shellbee

Features
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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.

About

EwePro

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Shellbee3 screens
EwePro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shellbee ships an update every 5 days, EwePro daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Shellbee versus EwePro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellbeeEwePro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenneth BergRocco De Francesco

In-app purchases

None

Shellbee

No in-app purchases

None

EwePro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shellbee free?
Shellbee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EwePro free?
EwePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shellbee or EwePro have ads?
Neither Shellbee nor EwePro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shellbee or EwePro?
Shellbee ships an update every 5 days, and EwePro daily. Most recently, Shellbee was updated on September 26, 2026 and EwePro on September 19, 2026.

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