Comparison

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer vs WSwitch for WeMo

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

Head to head
About

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

Control your lights with Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, set timers, and schedule events for convenience and security. Features include smooth dimming control, energy saving modes, and automatic sunset/sunrise scheduling.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth light control
  • Adjustable dimming
  • On-screen dimming bar
  • Set internal timer
  • Schedule timed events
  • Energy saving mode
  • Sunset/sunrise scheduling
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The smart way to control lights! Switch on/off, control dimming and set the internal timer all with your Bluetooth connectivity. Now it’s easier than ever to manage dimming for precise light level every time. The on screen dimming bar gives you smooth, fingertip control for full range dimming with adjustable fade rates. You can also select energy saving mode and set minimum light levels for added convenience. Timed Events with Ease Schedule your lights to turn ON and OFF automatically for safety and convenience so you never come home to a dark house again. This app offers the flexibility to program daily timed events for weekdays, weekends or any day - even while you are away - giving your home a “lived-in” look for added security and peace of mind. For carefree living, the Decora® Dimmer and Timer features an astronomical clock that uses your mobile device’s location service to define the dimmer’s longitude and latitude. This enables the handy “on at sunset and off at sunrise” feature to automatically adjust daily to your local time so lights are always in sync with nature. The Decora Bluetooth Dimmer and Timer is designed to work with your choice of compatible dimmable CFLs, dimmable LEDs, incandescent or halogen bulbs.

About

WSwitch for WeMo

Control your smart switches and LED bulbs directly from your iPhone, Widgets, and Apple Watch. Manage individual devices, all devices, or groups, and even set up new devices. This app provides a streamlined way to manage your smart home devices without relying on the original manufacturer's app.

Highlights
  • Control Wemo switches and LED bulbs
  • Turn devices on/off individually
  • Dim LED bulbs
  • Control all devices with one button
  • Set up new Wemo devices
  • Create and control device groups
  • Local network search or manual IP addition
Features
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WSwitch switches your smart plugs and lights from your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. One tap turns a lamp, a heater, or a whole room on or off. Everything runs on your home network, with no account and no cloud service. HOME • Tiles show every device and whether it's on. Tap a tile to switch it. • Dim LED bulbs right on their tile. • Groups switch several devices at once, and All Off turns everything off. ENERGY • For Insight plugs: live watts, today's energy and on-time, a power chart, and totals. • Enter your electricity price to see what it costs. TIMERS, SCHEDULES, AND AUTOMATIONS • Keep a plug on for 15 minutes to 2 hours, and it switches itself off, even if your iPhone is off. • Shortcuts actions turn devices on or off, toggle them, check whether they're on, or turn everything off. • Use Shortcuts automations to switch devices at set times, when you arrive home, or when a Focus turns on. A built-in guide shows how. EVERYWHERE • Home Screen widgets in three sizes, with a button for each device. • A control for Control Center and the Lock Screen. • An Apple Watch app to switch devices from your wrist. • Quick actions on the app icon to turn everything on or off. SETUP • WSwitch finds your devices by itself, or you can add one by its IP address. • Set up a new or reset plug on your Wi-Fi right from your iPhone. • Rename devices, give each one an icon, and choose what appears in widgets and on your watch. COMPATIBLE DEVICES Belkin WeMo Insight Smart Plug, Switch Smart Plug, Switch + Motion, and Smart LED Bulbs with the WeMo Link. Not compatible with HomeKit-enabled models. Your iPhone and your devices need to be on the same local network. Also available for Mac. WSwitch is an independent app and isn't affiliated with Belkin.

Screenshots

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer4 screens
WSwitch for WeMo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer at Free against WSwitch for WeMo's $3.99. Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). WSwitch for WeMo's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 1.7) and review sentiment (47% vs 10%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer is free to download; WSwitch for WeMo costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WSwitch for WeMo holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 218 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer's written reviews are positive against 47% of WSwitch for WeMo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer ships an update every 3 months, WSwitch for WeMo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer versus WSwitch for WeMo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecora Digital Dimmer & TimerWSwitch for WeMo
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating1.7 (174 ratings)3.5 (218 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.8% of reviews47.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings174218 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#63 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.Georgios Trigonakis

Customer experience

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

All ratings174 ratings
Positive13.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative81.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative85.2%

WSwitch for WeMo

All ratings218 ratings
Positive58.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.0%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative40.3%

User reviews

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

From 174 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Works flawlessly when connected
  • ⏱️ Schedules lights to turn on/off as programmed

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
  • 🔁 Schedules not reliably followed
  • ⚠️ Buggy app updates break functionality
  • 🔌 Switches stop working after power outages

WSwitch for WeMo

From 218 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable and consistent
  • 🔒 Works even when official app fails
  • 👍 Convenient on/off controls
  • 👍 Easy to use and setup
  • 👍 Useful all on/all off feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔌 Limited functionality compared to official app
  • 🔌 No scheduling or timer options
  • 🔌 No dimmer controls
  • 🔌 Inability to rename devices

Bugs and requests

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during device scanning
  • Switches unable to pair or reconnect
  • Schedules not executing as programmed

Requested features

3 requests
  • Integrate with other smart home platforms
  • Add offset option for sunrise/sunset schedules
  • Improve app stability and reliability

WSwitch for WeMo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Devices sometimes disappear from the app
  • Watch app not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add scheduling and timer functionality
  • Implement dimmer controls
  • Allow renaming of devices
  • Improve remote access capabilities

In-app purchases

None

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

No in-app purchases

None

WSwitch for WeMo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer free?
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WSwitch for WeMo free?
WSwitch for WeMo costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or WSwitch for WeMo?
WSwitch for WeMo is rated higher. Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer averages 1.7 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while WSwitch for WeMo averages 3.5 from 218 ratings.
Do Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or WSwitch for WeMo have ads?
Neither Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer nor WSwitch for WeMo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or WSwitch for WeMo?
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer ships an update every 3 months, and WSwitch for WeMo every 6 weeks. Most recently, Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer was updated on October 6, 2026 and WSwitch for WeMo on October 14, 2026.

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