Comparison

Filtrete Smart vs Winix Smart

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

Head to head
About

Filtrete Smart

Monitor and manage your home's air quality with smart filters and purifiers. Receive alerts for filter replacements based on usage and track outdoor air quality trends. Get personalized tips to improve your indoor environment.

Highlights
  • Pair smart air filters and purifiers
  • Track filter life based on usage
  • Receive filter replacement notifications
  • Remotely control air purifiers
  • Monitor outdoor air quality
  • Get tips to improve air quality
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Filtrete™ Smart pairs with your Filtrete™ Smart Air Filter and Filtrete™ Smart Air Purifier to help you understand and manage your home’s air quality. It provides useful tips and alerts customized to your home’s environment, and will notify you when it’s time to replace your filters based on air flow and usage – not just time. With this app, you can • Pair multiple Smart Air Filters to track their life, and receive filter change notifications based on real usage • Pair Smart Air Purifiers to manage your indoor air quality – monitor and clean your air while remotely controlling your device by turning power on/off, setting different fan speeds, etc. • Scan the barcode of your non-smart Air Filters, and set timers to receive filter replacement reminders • Remember your filter type and size, and easily order replacement filters • Monitor outdoor air quality in multiple places, and view short and long-term trends • Receive tips and alerts to improve air quality

About

Winix Smart

Control your air purifier remotely, monitor indoor and outdoor air quality in real-time, and manage filter life. Schedule operation and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote power on/off
  • Fan speed and mode control
  • Scheduling air purifier operation
  • Real-time indoor/outdoor air quality monitoring
  • Filter life tracking and replacement alerts
  • Voice control with Amazon Alexa
Features
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* An integrated Winix Smart App to control Winix Smart Air Purifiers has been released. Winix Smart App requires permissions to the following services: Even if you do not allow optional permissions, you can still use the service limitedly. - Location (optional) : Needed to access your current outdoor air quality location. - Call (optional) : Needed to call customer service. (The Winix Samrt app never performs other functions using the above permission.) # Remote Control from Anywhere - Power on/off - Cycle between low, medium, high, and turbo Fan Speeds - Switch between manual, auto, and sleep Modes - Set your air purifier to run on a daily, weekly, monthly schedule # Real-time Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Information - Monitor air quality in real time to stay in control even if you’re not at home - Track air quality history to better understand your environment # Manage Filters - Displays the percent of remaining filter life - In-app alerts for when it’s time to replace your filter - Connect to Amazon DRS for automatic filter replacements # Works with Amazon Alexa - Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. - Enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands for your Winix Smart Air Purifier. Outdoor air quality – Real-time outdoor air quality information for your current location or search by city Indoor air quality – Displays the current air quality conditions of the room your Winix air purifier is in Schedule – Run your Winix Air Purifier only during certain times by setting a schedule Alexa – Click here to enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands or Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. WINIX Promotion – Stay up to date on current Winix sales & promotions

Screenshots

Filtrete Smart4 screens
Winix Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

Filtrete Smart and Winix Smart both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of Filtrete Smart's written reviews are positive against 21% of Winix Smart's. On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Filtrete Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53K and 35K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Filtrete Smart's written reviews are positive against 21% of Winix Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Filtrete Smart ships an update every 2 months, Winix Smart monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Filtrete Smart versus Winix Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiltrete SmartWinix Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (53K ratings) — better4.6 (35K ratings)
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews — better21.0% of reviews
Number of ratings53K — better35K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3M CompanyWINIX INC.

Customer experience

Filtrete Smart

All ratings53,296 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative53.1%

Winix Smart

All ratings34,709 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews544 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral10.5%
Negative68.6%

User reviews

Filtrete Smart

From 53K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful app for monitoring air filters
  • 🚀 Convenient filter replacement reminders
  • 👍 Helps track filter life and air quality
  • 🚀 Easy to use and set up
  • 👍 Improves indoor air quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with filters
  • 🐛 Inaccurate filter life estimates
  • 🔋 High battery drain on mobile app
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
  • 💰 Expensive filters compared to regular ones

Winix Smart

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cleans air effectively
  • 🚀 Easy installation
  • 💡 Helpful app features (filter life, air quality monitoring)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns (location access required)
  • 🔍 Unreliable outdoor air quality data
  • 🤖 Buggy and unresponsive app
  • 🤔 Confusing setup process

Bugs and requests

Filtrete Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Barcode scanning feature not working
  • App crashes when trying to add new filters
  • Bluetooth connection frequently lost
  • Incorrect filter life displayed in app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow manual filter life input
  • Provide more detailed air quality data
  • Integrate with other smart home systems
  • Add option to disable location tracking
  • Improve app stability and reliability

Winix Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Firmware update process issues
  • Inability to connect to WiFi
  • Scheduling features not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve app UI and usability
  • Allow device rearrangement in app
  • Integrate with smart home platforms (HomeKit, Google Home)
  • Provide more detailed air quality information

In-app purchases

None

Filtrete Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Winix Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Filtrete Smart free?
Filtrete Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Winix Smart free?
Winix Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Filtrete Smart or Winix Smart?
Filtrete Smart is rated higher. Filtrete Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Winix Smart averages 4.6 from 35K ratings.
Do Filtrete Smart or Winix Smart have ads?
Neither Filtrete Smart nor Winix Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Filtrete Smart or Winix Smart?
Filtrete Smart ships an update every 2 months, and Winix Smart monthly. Most recently, Filtrete Smart was updated on November 5, 2026 and Winix Smart on November 5, 2026.

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