Comparison

Carrier CliMate vs DKN Cloud NA

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

Head to head
About

Carrier CliMate

Effortlessly manage your Carrier® Ductless System remotely via your smartphone. Adjust temperature, set schedules, and control heating and cooling from anywhere with Wi-Fi® connectivity. Ideal for precise, ductless climate control in specific home areas.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Temperature scheduling
  • Heating and cooling modes
  • Fan speed adjustment
  • Wi-Fi® connectivity
Features
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Control your Carrier® Ductless System with your smartphone. Adjust your home comfort from anywhere using our Carrier CliMate app. It’s easy when you choose one of our Wi-Fi® compatible Ductless Systems. Not only are these systems perfect for providing areas of your home with precise temperature control without ductwork, they can sync with your home Wi-Fi® network. This gives you 24/7 control of your heating and cooling from anywhere using your smartphone. Remote Connectivity - Control your Carrier Ductless System’s fan or heating and cooling modes anytime, anywhere, using the Carrier CliMate app for iOS® devices. Temperature Scheduling - Save energy by setting your Ductless System with the Carrier CliMate app to automatically adjust your home’s temperature at different parts of the day. Wi-Fi® Compatibility for Every Budget - Carrier offers a complete line of Ductless Systems that can sync with the Carrier CliMate app through your Wi-Fi® network. Talk to your Carrier dealer to determine the Ductless System that is right for you.

About

DKN Cloud NA

Control and monitor your Daikin air conditioning units connected to Airzone DKN NA systems. Adjust settings like temperature, mode, and fan speed remotely. Create schedules and invite other users to manage your climate.

Highlights
  • On and off control
  • Set temperature
  • Operation mode selection
  • Fan speed adjustment
  • Air direction control
  • Create schedules
  • Invite users
Features
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The Airzone DKN Cloud NA app can control and monitor your Airzone DKN NA (american market) connected to Daikin air conditioning units (SkyAir and VRV)*. Important: this app is not compatible with the Airzone DKN WServer device. Features: - On and off. - Setpoint temperature. - Operation mode. - Fan speed. - Air direction. You will also be able to create schedules and invite users to control your unit. For further information, please, visit http://dknna.com (*) Compatibility based on the Daikin indoor unit.

Screenshots

Carrier CliMate4 screens
DKN Cloud NA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DKN Cloud NA at every 6 months against Carrier CliMate's every 25 months. DKN Cloud NA also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Carrier CliMate's advantage is rating (1.7 vs 1.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Carrier CliMate holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Carrier CliMate's written reviews are positive against 5% of DKN Cloud NA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carrier CliMate ships an update every 25 months, DKN Cloud NA every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Carrier CliMate versus DKN Cloud NA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarrier CliMateDKN Cloud NA
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (107 ratings) — better1.5 (98 ratings)
Positive reviews6.3% of reviews — better4.9% of reviews
Number of ratings107 — better98
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarrier CorporationCorporacion Empresarial Altra SL

Customer experience

Carrier CliMate

All ratings79 ratings
Positive15.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative79.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative87.3%

DKN Cloud NA

All ratings96 ratings
Positive8.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative89.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive4.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative92.7%

Bugs and requests

Carrier CliMate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DKN Cloud NA

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Loses connection to units frequently
  • DKN Cloud service frequently disconnects
  • Set point temperatures drift or change arbitrarily
  • Units randomly disconnect or go offline
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  • App shows incorrect temperatures
  • App fails to reconnect after losing connection
  • Error messages like 'DKN Not Connected' or 'Oops, try again later'
  • App logs out frequently and requires re-login
  • Automatic mode behaves erratically
  • Scheduling function does not work reliably
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues, especially with newer iPhones
  • App does not sync with physical thermostats
  • Fan speed control button missing
  • Unable to add or reconfigure units after updates
  • App doesn't work with older iPhones
  • Cannot create an account, no confirmation email sent
  • Login screen times out
  • Units randomly switch to heating or change fan speed
  • Manual control not working consistently
  • App doesn't show current room temperature
  • Third-party integrations (Alexa, Google Home, Ecobee) are problematic or broken
  • App doesn't support Celsius degrees
  • App doesn't provide basic status updates or error explanations
  • App doesn't replicate all remote control functionalities
  • App is slow to load and unresponsive

Requested features

10 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved consistency and fresh look
  • Support for Home/Away settings (geofencing)
  • Low or high temperature alerts
  • Ability to set upper and lower limits separately in automatic mode
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  • Add missing remote functionality (timers, quiet operation, airflow)
  • Display current room temperature
  • Fix Bluetooth not enabled error on iPhone
  • FaceID or remember login option
  • Celsius degree option

In-app purchases

None

Carrier CliMate

No in-app purchases

None

DKN Cloud NA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carrier CliMate free?
Carrier CliMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DKN Cloud NA free?
DKN Cloud NA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Carrier CliMate or DKN Cloud NA?
Carrier CliMate is rated higher. Carrier CliMate averages 1.7 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while DKN Cloud NA averages 1.5 from 98 ratings.
Do Carrier CliMate or DKN Cloud NA have ads?
Neither Carrier CliMate nor DKN Cloud NA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carrier CliMate or DKN Cloud NA?
Carrier CliMate ships an update every 25 months, and DKN Cloud NA every 6 months. Most recently, Carrier CliMate was updated on October 31, 2026 and DKN Cloud NA on October 29, 2026.

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