NetHome Plus vs Danby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetHome Plus
Control your smart air conditioner remotely for comfort, efficiency, and safety. Customize sleep settings and schedule automatic operation. This app connects to smart Wi-Fi modules and cloud services for enhanced air quality management.
- Remote air conditioner control
- Customizable sleep curves
- Time scheduling for auto-switching
- Comfort, efficiency, and safety settings
- New user experience with interactive design
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NetHome Plus is one app which published with smart air conditioner, it is compatible with smart wifi module and connected with open cloud service. 1. Simply Control Air conditioner: Comfort, Efficiency, and Safety. 2. New User Experience: Special functions and UI interactive design 3. Remote Control: Obtain and Modify Your Home Air Quality Anywhere 4. Sleep Curve: Customize Your Comfortable Sleep 5. Time Scheduling: Auto Switch by Appointment Time Please check the User Manual for detailed information.
Danby
Manage your home appliances remotely from anywhere. This app allows for voice control, device interworking based on conditions, and easy sharing with family members, all while providing real-time safety alerts.
- Remote appliance control
- Voice control (Amazon Echo, Google Home)
- Device interworking automation
- Family device sharing
- Real-time safety alerts
- Control multiple devices
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Danby Smart. Smart life, smart living • Remotely control home appliances from anywhere • Add and control multiple devices at once with one App • Voice control via Amazon Echo and Google Home • Interworking of multiple smart devices. Devices automatically start/stop working based on temperature, location and time. • Easily share devices among family members • Receive real-time alerts to ensure safety
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NetHome Plus at 4.8 against Danby's 2.4. NetHome Plus also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 80). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NetHome Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetHome Plus has 14K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of NetHome Plus's written reviews are positive against 17% of Danby's.
NetHome Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Danby every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetHome Plus | Danby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (14K ratings) — better | 2.4 (80 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews — better | 17.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 80 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Meizhi Compressor Co., Ltd. | Danby Products Limited |
Customer experience
NetHome Plus
Danby
User reviews
NetHome Plus
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well with Wi-Fi and Rinnai AC
- 👍 Great app that is still being updated
- 👍 Allows remote control of AC units
- 👍 Provides detailed control and monitoring
- 👍 Schedules work well when they do
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Schedules not working reliably
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices and networks
- 🐛 Weather data not functioning properly
- 🐛 Clunky user interface and poor translations
Danby
From 80 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🚀 Remote control functionality
- 🚀 Scheduling options
- 👍 Accurate temperature monitoring
- 👍 Reliable performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- 🐛 Incorrect outdoor temperature display
- 🐛 Buggy scheduling features
- 👎 Confusing user interface
Bugs and requests
NetHome Plus
Reported bugs
4 issues- Schedules not turning units on/off as expected
- Frequent app crashes and login failures
- Compatibility issues with 5GHz Wi-Fi networks
- Weather data not displaying correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Support for Matter and HomeKit integration
- Ability to control LED lights on AC units
- More advanced scheduling and automation options
- Improved Alexa and Google Home integration
Danby
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when selecting device
- Scheduled tasks not executing properly
- Incorrect outdoor temperature display
- Frequent app logout issues
Requested features
4 requests- Integration with Alexa and Google Home
- Ability to set custom temperature ranges
- Improved scheduling functionality
- Notification settings for when unit is full or needs maintenance
In-app purchases
NetHome Plus
No in-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
