# Flic App vs TOPGREENER

The clearest difference is rating: TOPGREENER at 4.8 against Flic App's 2.8. TOPGREENER also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 29%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Flic App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flic App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TOPGREENER asks for nothing beyond the download.

TOPGREENER holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOPGREENER has 3.7K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Flic App's written reviews are positive against 69% of TOPGREENER's.

Flic App ships an update monthly, TOPGREENER every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flic App | TOPGREENER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flic-app/id977593793/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topgreener/id1412038052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shortcut Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/977593792) | [TopGreener,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412038051) |

## What reviewers say

### Flic App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flic-app/id977593793)

This app allows you to personalize and control smart buttons to create shortcuts for various services and devices. Automate tasks like controlling smart lights, music, or sending messages with simple button presses and gestures.

**Highlights:** Connect Flic buttons to phone or hub, Personalize button actions (push, double-push, hold), Control smart lights and music, Remote camera control, Send location messages, Integrate with IFTTT and Zapier

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 20 credits | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant control of smart home devices
- 🔋 Long-lasting battery life (1+ years)
- 👍 Easy setup and pairing with hub
- 💡 Multiple action types (single tap, double tap, hold)
- 🎯 Works well with HomeKit integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnection issues
- 📵 App must remain open to function
- 🔌 Limited integration with smart home platforms
- 💰 Expensive for limited functionality
- 🔄 Requires manual reconnection after leaving home

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth disconnection and reconnection failures
- App crashes on Flic Twist advanced setup
- Hub firmware update failures
- HomeKit buttons not adding to HomeKit despite support claims
- App login crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Native iOS Shortcuts support
- Background app execution without keeping app open
- Dark mode for app interface
- Landscape orientation support for iPad
- Integration with Home Assistant and Hubitat


### TOPGREENER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topgreener/id1412038052)

Control your smart home devices wirelessly from a single application. Manage Wi-Fi switches, receptacles, and plug-in outlets without requiring a central hub.

**Highlights:** Wireless device control, No hub required, Manage Wi-Fi switches, Control receptacles, Operate plug-in outlets

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔧 Reliable
- 💡 Great app and hardware
- 👍 Simple to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working and had to re-pair after 8 months
- 🐛 Buggy. Device's intermittently lose connection
- 🐛 Very hard to maintenance
- 🐛 Not a fine wine
- 🐛 Doesn't lock in your location time zone!!

**Reported bugs**

- Can't set the location
- Login and registration issues
- Unable to view detailed usage on older iPhones

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch functionality
- More dimmers and wifi wall plugs in Canada
- Apple HomeKit, Google and Samsung automation integration
- Hourly usage data
- Power usage cost tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flic App free?

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

### Is TOPGREENER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flic App or TOPGREENER?

TOPGREENER is rated higher. Flic App averages 2.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while TOPGREENER averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Flic App or TOPGREENER have ads?

Flic App shows ads; TOPGREENER does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flic App or TOPGREENER?

Flic App ships an update monthly, and TOPGREENER every 6 months. Most recently, Flic App was updated on October 29, 2026 and TOPGREENER on November 2, 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.*