SwitchBox App vs PIC®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwitchBox App
Remotely control electrical devices like heating, lighting, and appliances from anywhere. Ideal for smart home automation or simplifying routines for pilots by pre-heating engines or cabins. It uses text and phone calls via the Twilio service to manage connected devices.
- Remote control of electrical devices
- Smart home automation
- Control heating, lighting, and AC
- Pilot-specific features (engine heater)
- Control via phone calls and text messages
- Save money on energy
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Remote control any electrical device! The easiest, cheapest and safest way. For General Use: Your new 'Smart Home' with the easy automation from SwitchBox. Remote control your heating, lighting and air conditioning, from anywhere in the world. TIP: Turn On the A/C before you get home, or check to see if you left the lights On and turn them Off. Save Money! For Pilots: No more driving to the airport hours before a flight. Turn on your Engine Heater from your cellphone, and simplify your cold flying routine! TIP: Activate a 2nd device like a Cabin Heater for your sensitive avionics, or a Coffee Maker before you arrive! This app acts as an intermediary to send text and phone communications to your SwitchBox device using the Twilio internet telephone service. The SwitchBox contains electrical switches (max total power 1800W), which activate and Power On/Off connected electrical devices. Phone Calls and Text Messages control these connected devices, and sustain or interrupt continuous power to them. Visit http://switchboxcontrol.com/the-switch-box/ for more information on the SwitchBox. Contact support@switchboxcontrol.com for any questions or support.
PIC®
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The PIC® TORCH-REPEL Control App offers simple, reliable Bluetooth control for your TORCH-REPEL heater—putting comfort and convenience right in your hands. With a clean, user-friendly design, the app allows you to turn your heater on or off instantly from your smartphone without the need for Wi-Fi or internet access. Just open the app, connect via Bluetooth, and tap to control your device. Designed exclusively for use with the TORCH-REPEL system, the app eliminates the need for remotes or manual operation, making it easier than ever to manage your outdoor comfort. In addition to its core functionality, the app also provides direct access to customer service support, allowing users to quickly connect with PIC® Corporation for troubleshooting, product information, or assistance with setup. Whether you're relaxing on the patio or prepping for an evening outdoors, the PIC® TORCH-REPEL Control App gives you simple control and dependable service—all in one place.
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Verdict
SwitchBox App and PIC® are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SwitchBox App | PIC® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cheviot Hills | Eric Rubel |
In-app purchases
SwitchBox App
No in-app purchases
PIC®
No in-app purchases
