Comparison

Ceiling Fan Balancer vs Windmill Propane

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ceiling Fan Balancer

Eliminate ceiling fan wobble with this app. It uses your phone's camera to measure wobble strength and guide you in placing weights for a balanced fan. Fix wobbles quickly and easily without guesswork.

Highlights
  • Dynamic wobble balancing
  • Phone camera wobble detection
  • Weight placement calculation
  • Blade-specific wobble recording
  • Real-time wobble strength
Currently charting
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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.

About

Windmill Propane

Features
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Over 25 years ago, we started with a simple idea: world-class safety & service for every customer, every time. Our founders desired to build a business that would glorify God, serve the needs of it’s customers and add value to the community. We now have three successful brands that deliver millions of gallons of propane to thousands of customers across California. We are proud of the strong and lasting relationships we have built with our customers and the communities we serve. Our service area ranges from Sacramento to the Grapevine. Every store we operate is supported by an incredible employee family. We would not be the brand we are today without the constant investment of their intellect, energy and time. They truly are some of the best in the business. We look forward to a bright future as we continue to grow, serving more families, businesses and communities across the great State of California.

Screenshots

Ceiling Fan Balancer4 screens
Windmill Propane3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Windmill Propane at Free against Ceiling Fan Balancer's $2.99. Windmill Propane also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.5). Ceiling Fan Balancer's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 23 months) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Windmill Propane is free to download; Ceiling Fan Balancer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ceiling Fan Balancer ships an update every 8 months, Windmill Propane every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ceiling Fan Balancer versus Windmill Propane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCeiling Fan BalancerWindmill Propane
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.512.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpseudomath LLCEDPO, LLC

Bugs and requests

Ceiling Fan Balancer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • 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

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • 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

Windmill Propane

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ceiling Fan Balancer

No in-app purchases

None

Windmill Propane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ceiling Fan Balancer free?
Ceiling Fan Balancer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Windmill Propane free?
Windmill Propane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ceiling Fan Balancer or Windmill Propane have ads?
Neither Ceiling Fan Balancer nor Windmill Propane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ceiling Fan Balancer or Windmill Propane?
Ceiling Fan Balancer ships an update every 8 months, and Windmill Propane every 23 months. Most recently, Ceiling Fan Balancer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Windmill Propane on June 11, 2026.

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