Westek vs Danby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Westek
Control your home's lights and appliances remotely using your mobile device. Schedule operations, create custom scenes, and enhance security with automated patterns. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Remote device control
- Custom scheduling
- Voice assistant integration
- Scene creation
- Home occupancy simulation
- Device sharing
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With the Westek wifiSmart App, you can control your home from anywhere using your mobile devices. Westek wifiSmart is a smart way to simplify your life. Download the Westek app and control your lights, appliances, or an entire room, from wherever you are. Designed to provide convenience while saving you time and money. Once your devices are connected, you can control your lights and appliances to match your lifestyle. INTEGRATE YOUR DEVICES For added convenience, connect your Westek wifiSmart products to your Amazon Alexa or Google Home and you can control your lights, your appliances, or a whole room with simple voice commands. EASY SCHEDULING Customize your on/off times from anywhere with this mobile app. Set the time and select the day (or group of days) for each program and save – it’s that easy! Countdown and Repeat options included as well to meet additional programming needs. ADDED SECURITY A random option can be selected to automatically shift your start and stop times, providing a more natural pattern, increasing home security by establishing what looks like home occupancy SHARE YOUR DEVICES WITH OTHERS Did the battery die on your mobile device? Forget your cell phone? No problem! Once your devices are connected, you can share selected devices with family and friends so they can help you control the lights and appliances for you when you are in a pinch! CREATE SCENES Turn lights and appliances on and off based on the status of other connected devices or based on real-world events such as the sunrise or sunset. For additional details on the app features and programming options, please visit www.amertac.com/wifi
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: Westek at 4.7 against Danby's 2.4. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
Westek holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Westek's written reviews are positive against 17% of Danby's.
Westek ships an update every 7 months, Danby every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Westek | Danby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (141 ratings) — better | 2.4 (80 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 17.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | 80 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. | Danby Products Limited |
Customer experience
Westek
Danby
Bugs and requests
Westek
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Westek
No in-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
