Comparison

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer vs Zwave

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

Zwave

This application allows users to easily control compatible home alarm systems with GSM switches. It automates the process of sending SMS commands, eliminating the need for manual text input. The app is designed for convenient remote system management.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • GSM switch compatibility
  • SMS command automation
  • Easy system management
  • Home alarm system operation
Features
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THIS APP HELP YOU TO CONTROL YOUR SYSTEM EASILY. WE PRODUCT THIS APP FOR REMOT CONTROL SYSTEM. THE APP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO TURN ON OR OFF COMPATIBLE HOME ALARM SYSTEMS WITH GSM SWITHCHES BY USING THIS APP YOU DON’T NEED TO TYPE THE SPECIFIC SMS CONTENT AND FILL THE TEXT FOR YOU YOUR FEEDBACK WOULD HELP US TO IMPROVE THIS APP

Screenshots

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer4 screens
Zwave2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer at 174 against Zwave's 8. Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer also leads on review sentiment (10% vs 0%). On price, rating, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer has 174 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Zwave's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer versus Zwave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecora Digital Dimmer & TimerZwave
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (174 ratings) — better1.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews9.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings174 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.moztec

Customer experience

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

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

Zwave

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Zwave

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Zwave

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 Zwave free?
Zwave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or Zwave?
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer is rated higher. Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer averages 1.7 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Zwave averages 1.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or Zwave have ads?
Neither Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer nor Zwave shows ads.

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