StartCARE vs Danby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StartCARE
This app performs network tests and diagnostics to help support agents resolve internet issues quickly. It allows users to share test results and, with permission, enables agents to remotely connect to modems for troubleshooting and settings adjustments.
- Network tests and diagnostics
- Share test results with support
- Remote modem connection
- Troubleshoot and fix settings
- Quick issue resolution
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Only run this app if you've been referred by a start.ca support agent. StartCARE runs a variety of network tests and diagnostics and allows you to share them with the support representative who's working hard to solve your problem. This information will help them to solve your issue quickly so you can go back to enjoying your Internet package to the fullest! StartCARE can also allow start.ca support agents to connect to your modem to run tests and fix settings with your permission.
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 review sentiment: StartCARE at 100% against Danby's 17%. StartCARE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). Danby's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
StartCARE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Danby has 80 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of StartCARE's written reviews are positive against 17% of Danby's.
StartCARE ships an update every 2 months, Danby every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StartCARE | Danby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.4 (80 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 17.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 80 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | multiboard communications inc | Danby Products Limited |
Customer experience
StartCARE
Danby
Bugs and requests
StartCARE
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
StartCARE
No in-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
