TOUCHDIAL™ vs Big Ass Fans
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TOUCHDIAL™
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For use with the TOUCHDIAL™ WiFi Control System from Diode LED. This application syncs with the TOUCHDIAL WiFi Hub accessory to give you control over multiple rooms of single color and color-changing lighting. Use this app to create custom lighting preferences, such as color and brightness, for any environment or occasion. Find out more at www.DiodeLED.com
Big Ass Fans
Control your residential fans remotely from anywhere in the world. Adjust fan speeds, set automated comfort levels, and integrate with smart home assistants. Manage LED lights, schedule operations, and utilize special modes like Whoosh and Clean Mode.
- Remote fan speed control (7 speeds)
- Automated comfort level settings
- Smart home assistant integration (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- LED light brightness and color temperature adjustment
- Scheduling and automated operation
- Whoosh mode for natural breezes
- UV-C system status and Clean Mode control
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Control your residential fans from anywhere in the world with the Big Ass Fans app! • Select among your fan’s seven unique speeds • Configure your fan to automatically maintain your ideal comfort level • Learn how to connect your fan to Amazon Alexa or The Google Assistant, for voice control and smart home integration • Adjust your LED light’s brightness and color temperature • Improve energy efficiency by setting up your light to work automatically • Link your fan with ecobee smart thermostat • Group multiple fans together to control them as one • Schedule your fan to make your daily routine even easier • Mimic cooling, natural breezes with Whoosh mode • Turn Clean Mode on or off and check the status of your UV-C system • Get help and find FAQs Having trouble with your fan? Call 877-BIG-FANS to speak with a customer support specialist.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Big Ass Fans at every 2 months against TOUCHDIAL™'s every 6 months. TOUCHDIAL™'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TOUCHDIAL™ ships an update every 6 months, Big Ass Fans every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TOUCHDIAL™ | Big Ass Fans |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elemental LED, INC. | Delta T LLC |
Bugs and requests
TOUCHDIAL™
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Big Ass Fans
Reported bugs
3 issues- Light turning on randomly at night
- Fans disconnecting from WiFi
- Wall controls becoming unresponsive after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Apple HomeKit
- Improve scheduling and automation features
- Provide more granular speed and light control
- Integrate with more smart home platforms
In-app purchases
TOUCHDIAL™
No in-app purchases
Big Ass Fans
No in-app purchases
