Comparison

Anker Nebula vs APPhone

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

Head to head
About

Anker Nebula

Control your Nebula smart projector or soundbar remotely. Navigate menus, type text, and access functions using your mobile device's touchpad, virtual keyboard, and dedicated buttons.

Highlights
  • Touchpad control
  • Virtual keyboard
  • Function buttons
  • Device control
  • Seamless integration
Features
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Anker Nebula (formerly Nebula Connect) is the official companion app for your Anker smart projector. Turn your phone into a full-featured remote control. Use the touchpad, virtual keyboard, and function buttons to navigate menus, search, and play content — no remote required. Works with Nebula Capsule, Mars, Cosmos, X Series, P Series projectors, and SpaceFlow devices. Questions? Contact us at support@seenebula.com.

About

APPhone

Features
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APPhone is a modern video intercom system right on your smartphone, designed for residents of modern housing communities, multi-family buildings, and private homes. With APPhone, your phone becomes a fully functional intercom handset. Answer calls wherever you are – at home, at work, or on the go. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time video calls: See and speak with visitors calling from the entry panel before opening the door. • Native iOS integration (Apple CallKit): Intercom calls ring just like standard phone calls – even with your screen locked. • Remote access control: Unlock pedestrian gates, entry barriers, or building entrance doors with a single tap. • Smart presence (Geofencing): The system optimizes call routing, prioritizing notifications when you are near your building. • Family & PIN management: Easily grant access to family members, generate custom access codes, and manage permissions. • Call history: Review call logs and see who visited your apartment while you were away. • Do Not Disturb (DND) mode: Silence intercom notifications whenever you need peace and quiet. GETTING STARTED: The app requires an active account associated with a building equipped with the APPhone intercom system. Contact your property manager to receive an invitation with your activation code.

Screenshots

Anker Nebula4 screens
APPhone3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APPhone at none against Anker Nebula's 4. APPhone also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). Anker Nebula's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Anker Nebula sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. APPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anker Nebula ships an update every 5 weeks, APPhone every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Anker Nebula versus APPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnker NebulaAPPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPower Mobile Life LLCJan Milewczyk

Bugs and requests

Anker Nebula

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to connect to projector
  • Keyboard input not working properly
  • Mouse cursor disappears unexpectedly
  • Projector features not functioning as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Brightness adjustment options
  • Improved keyboard functionality
  • Ability to control volume with phone buttons
  • Better integration with streaming services
  • Support for 3D mode

APPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Anker Nebula

One-time4
  • 150 Sparks$14.99
  • 600 Sparks$54.99
  • 1200 Sparks$99.99
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  • 2640 Sparks$199.99
None

APPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anker Nebula free?
Anker Nebula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APPhone free?
APPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anker Nebula or APPhone have ads?
Neither Anker Nebula nor APPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anker Nebula or APPhone?
Anker Nebula ships an update every 5 weeks, and APPhone every 6 days. Most recently, Anker Nebula was updated on November 2, 2026 and APPhone on October 31, 2026.

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