# Ceiling Fan Balancer — Wobble Fix Tool

> Tool to dynamically balance ceiling fans using a smartphone camera. (iPhone/iPad app by pseudomath LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ceiling-fan-balancer/id1210278763 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [pseudomath LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210278762)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 121 App Store ratings · 98 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2017-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ceiling-fan-balancer/id1210278763/reviews.md

## What is Ceiling Fan Balancer?

No guessing. No trial and error.

Fix the wobble quickly and easily! Dynamically balance your ceiling fan using your phone. This app determines which blades and where to place weights to offset the wobble.

Preparation:
•Clean fan.
•Tighten all screws.

Instructions:
•Draw a dot on masking tape and place it on the fan.
•Number the blades.
•Hold phone under the fan and record the wobble.

Check Wobble:
•Simply point the camera at the dot to get the wobble strength in realtime.

Balance Fan:
•Place a clip on each blade. Record the wobble of each blade. The best position to place counterweights is calculated.

## Key features

- Dynamic wobble balancing
- Phone camera wobble detection
- Weight placement calculation
- Blade-specific wobble recording
- Real-time wobble strength

## Chart rankings

- #137 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of Ceiling Fan Balancer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎯 Precisely identifies weight placement locations
- ⚡ Saves significant time vs manual balancing
- 🔬 Objective wobble measurement eliminates guesswork
- 💰 Extremely affordable price point
- 📱 Simple, easy-to-follow instructions
- ✨ Produces near-perfect balance results
- 🎓 Advanced mathematical algorithm delivers accurate recommendations
- 🔄 Can run multiple iterations for refinement
- 🙏 No personal data collection or subscriptions
- 🎪 Works reliably when instructions followed correctly

**Cons**

- 🐛 Camera detection issues with certain fan types
- 📹 Lighting conditions significantly affect performance
- 🎨 Struggles with low-contrast or dark-colored blades
- ⚙️ Confusing user interface navigation
- 📏 Inconsistent distance measurement interpretation
- 🔧 Requires multiple attempts for some users
- ⏱️ Tedious setup and calibration process
- 🚫 Limited compatibility with some devices
- 📋 Unclear instructions in certain sections
- 🎯 Occasionally provides unusable weight placement recommendations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to detect blade movement on vaulted ceilings
- Camera dot recognition fails with certain tape colors
- App freezes on blade measurement stage
- Incompatible with iPhone 14 and iPad 10.6
- Front camera not activating on some devices
- App crashes or doesn't progress past first blade
- Inconsistent wobble readings between runs
- Blade numbering direction confusion causes incorrect results
- Weight placement recommendations fall on motor housing instead of blade
- App unable to recognize fan on iPad devices

**Most requested features**

- Support for 2-blade and 10+ blade fans
- Clarification on distance measurements (center vs blade tip)
- Follow-up adjustment recommendations without full restart
- Zoom functionality for camera view
- Auto-advance between blade measurements
- Support for fans with rotating housing
- Better UX flow between weight placement steps
- Logging feature to track weight positions and wobble scores
- Optional single-clip/weight balancing mode
- Improved English translation in app text

## Recent user reviews (10 of 98)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ceiling-fan-balancer/id1210278763/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works great

*2026-06-21, version 2.5*

This way works unbelievably well if you pay close attention to the instructions. In my case, my fan had a dark round thumbscrew that held the light on. By just turning the light on to a low light setting the phone was able to accurately track the center of the wobbling fan and acquire accurate readouts. The computed results were spot on -well done!

### 5/5 — Fixed my vintage Hunter

*2026-06-20, version 2.5*

I picked up an older Hunter ceiling fan from my local Re-store. It had a pretty bad wobble due to the restore mishandling it. It’s very important to follow the preparation steps as this identified that one of the blade irons was not only bent but twisted causing the pitch and blade height to be off. After fixing that, I ran the routine in the app which got the wobble out completely on the first try.

### 5/5 — Time Saver

*2026-05-31, version 2.5*

New ceiling fan had a shimmy-shake thing going on after install.  Before breaking out the food scale, disassembling the blades and measuring each one, thought I’d try this optical balancing app out.  It worked perfectly!  Went from 20.7 units out of balance to zero/one (barely visible wobble).  Aces!

### 5/5 — Tedious but worthwhile

*2026-05-28, version 2.5*

I read the poor reviews and purchased anyway and am extremely happy with the results. 
Instructions are detailed and I needed to follow them precisely. The app DOES work with sloped ceilings - when it says blades should be the same distance from the ceiling and your ceiling is sloped or uneven simply spin each blade to the same spot before measuring distance from ceiling.
Buy a balancing kit that includes 3 gram weights not 5 gram for better precision. 
If the bottom center of the fan spins along with the blades then your “black dot on neutral color painters tape “ must be exactly in the center so it doesn’t move when slowly spinning the fan. 
Be sure to use the 3gram clips with the 3gram weights or the 5gram clips with the 5gram weights. 
Do all this and the app works beautifully.

### 5/5 — Works as advertised.

*2026-05-24*

I need to get another set of weights as I only had two, but, I got rid of even a hint of wobble all the way up to full speed with my test set. Worth the cost. Follow the instructions exactly and don’t screw around and it works.

### 4/5 — Good except for one thing

*2026-05-18, version 2.5*

It reduced wobble, but the app tells me to place weights that are so close to the center of the fan that the weights would have to be on the blade holders themselves which I cannot do. It would be great if I could specify the length of usable blade space where I can actually stick a weight on top of. Otherwise it’s very helpful

### 5/5 — Way better than expected

*2026-01-25*

I was a little skeptical of this, but was willing to accept a little wobble if I could improve it enough to not make noise. I went through the process twice and it is absolutely perfect. I ended up putting weights on multiple blades at various lengths. There is no way I would have gotten it that still through trial and error on my own. Saved me hours of work, a mental breakdown, and probably a still kinda wobbly fan.

### 5/5 — Works great

*2025-11-09, version 2.5*

Does exactly what it says it does.

### 5/5 — Easy-Peasy

*2025-10-19, version 2.5*

I installed a new ceiling fan this afternoon. It’s mounted on a vaulted ceiling and the fan blades only have around an inch of clearance.  I should probably get a longer downrod, but the two previous fans were fine. 

The new fan had the very slightest wobble.  Not enough to really notice, but enough that the fan blades were tapping the ceiling. 

I tried balancing it manually and spent too much time with no better results. Then I read about this app on Reddit. 

It took around ten minutes using the app and got the exact best place to add weights on two blades. Now the fan is completely wobble free at all speeds. 

Truly a great tool.

### 5/5 — Works as Advertised

*2025-10-01*

I was somewhat skeptical that it would work, but it was only CAD$3.99, so why not?
It worked perfectly. I placed the weights exactly where the program said, and the wobble disappeared completely.  However, I did need 2 clips for testing, so I ordered a set from Amazon.

## Frequently asked questions about Ceiling Fan Balancer

### What does the Ceiling Fan Balancer app do?

This app helps you fix wobbling ceiling fans without guesswork. It uses your phone's camera to measure the strength of the wobble and guides you on where to place counterweights on the blades to achieve balance.

### How does the app help balance my ceiling fan?

The app instructs you to place a dot on masking tape on the fan and then hold your phone underneath to record the wobble. You can then place clips on each blade and record the wobble for each individually. The app calculates the best position for counterweights based on this data.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing you to fix your ceiling fan wobble without any cost.

### What preparation is needed before using the app?

Before using the app, it's recommended to clean your ceiling fan thoroughly and ensure all screws are tightened. This ensures accurate readings and a more effective balancing process.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

The primary use case is to fix a wobbly ceiling fan that is causing noise or instability. It's ideal for homeowners or renters who want a simple, phone-guided solution to a common household problem.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2024-10-09

•Large Fan Support
•UI Improvements
•Minor Accuracy Improvements

### 2.4 — 2024-08-18

•Added wobble strength results to blade list
•Fixed potential failure to proceed after first blade recording
•UI & accuracy improvements

### 2.3.1 — 2023-01-11

•Minor bug fix

### 2.3 — 2023-01-07

•Japanese localization
•UI Improvements

### 2.2 — 2021-07-05

•Chinese Translation
•Minor UI Improvements

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