Comparison

Phoebe vs BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug

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

Head to head
About

Phoebe

Features
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Turn your iPhone into an advanced, tactical telemetry Heads-Up Display (HUD). Phoebe unlocks the full power of your device's internal hardware, delivering raw, real-time diagnostic readings and 3D visualisations inside an ultra-responsive interface. Whether you are a developer testing motion algorithms, an outdoor enthusiast checking barometric trends, a sound technician measuring decibels, or a hardware enthusiast tracking kernel stats, Phoebe gives you instant access to your sensor suite. ================================ KEY CAPABILITIES AND SENSORS ================================ 9-AXIS MOTION AND ATTITUDE - Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Magnetometer with real-time vector magnitude - 3D Interactive Attitude Cube tracking pitch, roll, and yaw in real-time - Gravity vector isolation and linear acceleration tracking - Live historical sparkline graphs for motion trends SYSTEM AND MACH-KERNEL DIAGNOSTICS - Real-time CPU usage calculated via Mach kernel tick deltas - Live RAM memory allocation (Used / Active / Total) - Disk storage capacity and available space - Thermal throttling state monitoring and battery telemetry - Network interface detection and IP configuration SPATIAL, LIDAR AND ENVIRONMENT - Real-time Barometer and Altimeter (hPa / relative altitude / sea-level pressure) - Weather pressure tendency and storm monitoring (hPa/hr) - 3D LiDAR spatial depth grid visualization - 3D Magnetic flux particle field - Ambient light lux metering ACOUSTICS AND PROXIMITY - Real-time Sound SPL Decibel Meter (Peak and Average dB) - High-refresh sound waveform audio visualizer - Screen brightness and optical proximity detection GPS NAVIGATION AND HEADING - High-precision GPS latitude, longitude, and altitude - True north and magnetic compass heading with cardinal bearings - Ground speed, course direction, and horizontal/vertical accuracy metrics ACTIVITY AND PEDOMETER - Live step counter, distance walked, and floors climbed - Real-time CoreMotion activity classification (Stationary, Walking, Running, Automotive, Cycling) ================================ DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE AND PRIVACY ================================ - Monospaced tactical HUD interface with high-contrast night visibility - Instant category filtering (Motion, Spatial, Sound, Activity, System) - 100% On-Device Processing: Your sensor telemetry never leaves your device. No analytics, no ads, and no external tracking.

About

BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug

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Battery Controller for SwitchBot Plug is a battery longevity utility designed to communicate directly with your SwitchBot Plug Mini over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to prevent battery degradation and swelling caused by prolonged overcharging. Through native iOS Shortcuts & App Intents integration, you can automate full background power cutoff and resumption based on your device's exact battery level. ---------------------------- β—† Key Features ---------------------------- 1. Native iOS Shortcuts & Automation Integration Powered by App Intents, the app provides instant actions: "Turn On Plug" and "Turn Off Plug". Simply set up an iOS Automation (e.g., Turn OFF at 80%, Turn ON at 20%) to keep your battery healthy automaticallyβ€”even when your iPhone is locked and sleeping. 2. Direct BLE Control (No Hub, No Login) No SwitchBot account or cloud subscription needed. Your iOS device pairs directly with the SwitchBot Plug Mini via Bluetooth, ensuring private, responsive, and reliable operation. 3. Quick Controls & Local History Logs Test your smart plug right from the dashboard. Review timestamped execution logs within the app anytime. 4. Privacy-First Zero analytics, zero ads, zero data collection. All settings and logs stay strictly on your device. ---------------------------- β—† Supported Devices ---------------------------- - SwitchBot Plug Mini (US & JP models) * A SwitchBot Hub is NOT required. ---------------------------- β—† Disclaimer ---------------------------- This app is an independent third-party utility developed by SHADOW'S WORKS LLC. and is not affiliated with or endorsed by SwitchBot (Woan Technology).

Screenshots

Phoebe3 screens
BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug at 17.0 against Phoebe's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Phoebe versus BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoebeBatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrnicusSHADOW'S WORKS LLC.

In-app purchases

None

Phoebe

No in-app purchases

None

BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phoebe free?
Phoebe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug free?
BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phoebe or BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug have ads?
Neither Phoebe nor BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug shows ads.

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