# AeraForHome vs Shiny Pebbles

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shiny Pebbles at free against AeraForHome's free with in-app purchases. Shiny Pebbles also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). AeraForHome's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Shiny Pebbles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeraForHome has 5.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeraForHome | Shiny Pebbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeraforhome/id1135108057/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-pebbles/id6760212840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prolitec Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135108056) | [Kyler Patterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883260907) |

## What reviewers say

### AeraForHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeraforhome/id1135108057)

Control your smart home scent diffuser remotely. Adjust fragrance strength, set schedules, and manage multiple devices from anywhere. Track fragrance levels and receive re-order reminders for a consistently pleasant home aroma.

**Highlights:** Remote Wi-Fi control, Adjustable scent strength, Customizable schedules, Fragrance usage tracking, Re-order reminders, Shop fragrances and diffusers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Ability to control fragrance intensity and schedules
- 🚀 Easy setup and connectivity
- 🌟 Excellent fragrance quality and variety
- 👍 Convenient remote control via app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and login issues
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and syncing between app and device
- 💸 Expensive fragrance refills
- 📵 Limited functionality without the app

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or connect to devices
- Scheduled sessions not working as expected
- App not recognizing fragrance levels correctly
- Frequent app crashes and disconnections

**Requested features**

- Integration with smart home platforms (e.g., Google Home, Alexa)
- Low fragrance level alerts
- Ability to manually control device without app
- Improved app stability and user experience


### Shiny Pebbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-pebbles/id6760212840)

A private digital journal for parents to capture and cherish childhood memories and milestones. Record everyday moments, track significant firsts, and create individual stories for each child, all securely stored on your device.

**Highlights:** Save notes and memories, Track milestones, Add multiple children, Private and secure storage, No account or login required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeraForHome free?

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

### Is Shiny Pebbles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AeraForHome or Shiny Pebbles?

Shiny Pebbles is rated higher. AeraForHome averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Shiny Pebbles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AeraForHome or Shiny Pebbles have ads?

Neither AeraForHome nor Shiny Pebbles shows ads.

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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.*