Comparison

Blue Switch vs YenGear Cloud

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

Head to head
About

Blue Switch

Control 2, 4, or 8 channel Bluetooth BLE relay modules from your iPhone or iPad. Assign custom names to modules and individual relays for easy identification and management. Enhance security by changing the default password.

Highlights
  • Control 2, 4, or 8 channel relay modules
  • Bluetooth BLE connectivity
  • Assign custom module aliases
  • Assign custom relay aliases
  • Change default password for security
  • Connect to multiple modules
Features
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This app allows you to control a 2, 4 or 8 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE with your iPhone or iPad. To use this app, you need one of these three modules: "2 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" "4 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" "8 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" These modules can be ordered at many online shops. Please use a search engine to find a shop. This app can be connected with any number of modules. By entering an alias, the modules are marked clearly and can easily be assigned to a use area. Name the modules for example "Relay 1", "Relay 2", "Electronic lab project" or "Ambient Light". An alias can also be entered for each relay. The default password for these modules is usually "12345678". For more security, the app also allows you to change the password. The password must be eight digits long.

About

YenGear Cloud

Features
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YenGear Cloud brings monitoring and control of compatible YenGear equipment to your iPhone. Keep track of your projects, view device data and manage equipment from one app. DEVICE MONITORING View device status and live readings, including temperature, humidity, current and voltage where supported. Review historical trends to understand how conditions change. REMOTE CONTROL Operate supported device controls from your iPhone. View operation records to follow changes made to your equipment. AUTOMATION Manage schedules and conditional rules for connected equipment. Set operating times and review the status of your automation. ALERTS Review equipment alerts and messages, check their details and follow up on abnormal conditions. PROJECTS AND MEMBERS Switch between organizations and projects. Manage project members and access according to their roles. Scan supported project or device QR codes to enter the appropriate workflow. YenGear Cloud requires an account, an internet connection and compatible equipment connected to a project. Available readings, controls and management features depend on your equipment and account permissions.

Screenshots

Blue Switch4 screens
YenGear Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YenGear Cloud at none against Blue Switch's 1. YenGear Cloud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price 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. Blue Switch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YenGear Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Switch ships an update every 3 months, YenGear Cloud every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blue Switch versus YenGear Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue SwitchYenGear Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij Schaefer桂花 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blue Switch

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$17.99
None

YenGear Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue Switch free?
Blue Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YenGear Cloud free?
YenGear Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blue Switch or YenGear Cloud have ads?
Blue Switch shows ads; YenGear Cloud does not.
Which is updated more often, Blue Switch or YenGear Cloud?
Blue Switch ships an update every 3 months, and YenGear Cloud every 9 days. Most recently, Blue Switch was updated on October 23, 2026 and YenGear Cloud on October 27, 2026.

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