Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch vs WSwitch for WeMo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch
Manage your Belkin WeMo smart home devices directly from your Apple Watch and iPhone. Control individual devices or upgrade to manage your entire smart home setup with ease.
- Control WeMo devices from Apple Watch
- Control WeMo devices from iPhone
- Today widget support
- Control one device for free
- In-app upgrade for unlimited devices
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Control+ lets you quickly and easily control your Belkin WeMo devices from your Apple Watch! It also lets you control them on your iPhone via the app and Today widget. The free version of the app allows complete control of one WeMo device. Upgrading to Pro within the app will allow you to control all of your devices. Note: Control+ is not endorsed by or affiliated with Belkin in any way.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch at Free against WSwitch for WeMo's $3.99. Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). WSwitch for WeMo's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch is free to download; WSwitch for WeMo costs $3.99 up front. Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WSwitch for WeMo asks for nothing beyond the download.
WSwitch for WeMo holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 220 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch's written reviews are positive against 47% of WSwitch for WeMo's.
| Parameter | Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch | WSwitch for WeMo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.8 (75 ratings) | 3.5 (220 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | 47.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 75 | 220 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #64 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appmosys | Georgios Trigonakis |
Customer experience
Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch
WSwitch for WeMo
User reviews
Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch
From 75 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Faster than official app
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ⌚️ Works with Apple Watch
- 💡 Widget functionality
- ✅ Controls Wemo devices
Room to improve
- ❌ No remote access
- 🐛 Server errors on purchase verification
- 🐛 Network unavailable errors
- 🐛 Inconsistent connection
- 🐛 Payment issues (premium not applied)
WSwitch for WeMo
From 220 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch
Reported bugs
13 issues- Server error when verifying previous purchase
- Network unavailable error for re-authorization
- Unable to connect
- Premium payment not reflected in app features
- App crashes or stops working
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- Apple Watch app not installing or working
- Socket not connected error
- Widget not showing all devices or available switches
- Lag and unresponsiveness on Apple Watch
- Dimmer switch not controllable
- Humidifier not controllable
- App not updated for newer OS versions
- Purchase restore issues
Requested features
7 requests- Remote access support
- Siri integration
- Improve Apple Watch responsiveness
- Fix device order/reappearing hidden devices
- Support for more device types (dimmers, humidifiers)
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- Glance support
- Built-in Siri integration with iOS 10
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
Control+ Quickly control your Belkin WeMo devices for Apple Watch
- Pro Upgrade$1.99
WSwitch for WeMo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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