# Wifi SmartSwitch vs SwitchBot

The clearest difference is rating: SwitchBot at 3.4 against Wifi SmartSwitch's 2.2. SwitchBot also leads on ratings volume (835 vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Wifi SmartSwitch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and review sentiment (43% vs 32%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwitchBot sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Wifi SmartSwitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

SwitchBot holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwitchBot has 835 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Wifi SmartSwitch's written reviews are positive against 32% of SwitchBot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wifi SmartSwitch ships an update every 6 weeks, SwitchBot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wifi SmartSwitch | SwitchBot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-smartswitch/id914770248/reviews) | **[3.4 (835 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbot/id1087374760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **835** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 645 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LANBON](https://appshunter.io/developer/914770251) | [wonderlabs, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087374759) |

## What reviewers say

### Wifi SmartSwitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-smartswitch/id914770248)

Control your home devices like lights, fans, and curtains remotely. Monitor appliance status and adjust settings from anywhere. Prepare your home environment before you arrive.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Monitor appliance status, Control lighting, Control curtains, Control fans, Control sockets

**In-app purchases:** none


### SwitchBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbot/id1087374760)

Control smart devices like bots, hubs, and sensors remotely. Schedule appliance operation and monitor environmental conditions. Expand your smart home ecosystem with new devices and features.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Appliance scheduling, Environmental monitoring, Hub integration, Camera cloud storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| cloud storage-2cams weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Agent Plan | $1.69 | per month |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Test | $3.99 | per month |
| Test | $3.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Home Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| cloud storage-3cams monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Home Plus | $13.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly Plan | $20.99 | per month |
| Home Max | $22.99 | per month |
| Basic Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Starter Plan(Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| cloud storage-1cam weekly | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Annual Plan | $209.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable app
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Useful features like temperature/humidity monitoring
- 🚀 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and disconnections
- 👎 Poor user interface and unintuitive navigation
- 🔋 Battery life issues with some devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with mandatory account creation and data sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Firmware update issues
- Devices disappearing from the app
- Unreliable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Incorrect temperature and humidity readings

**Requested features**

- Sunrise/sunset automation support
- Ability to set more than 5 schedules
- Improved widget functionality
- Integration with Apple HomeKit and Siri


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wifi SmartSwitch free?

Wifi SmartSwitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SwitchBot free?

SwitchBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wifi SmartSwitch or SwitchBot?

SwitchBot is rated higher. Wifi SmartSwitch averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SwitchBot averages 3.4 from 835 ratings.

### Do Wifi SmartSwitch or SwitchBot have ads?

Neither Wifi SmartSwitch nor SwitchBot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wifi SmartSwitch or SwitchBot?

Wifi SmartSwitch ships an update every 6 weeks, and SwitchBot fortnightly. Most recently, Wifi SmartSwitch was updated on October 6, 2026 and SwitchBot on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*