PRIME Wire vs Danby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
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: PRIME Wire at 4.7 against Danby's 2.4. PRIME Wire also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 17%) and ratings volume (1K vs 80). 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.
PRIME Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of PRIME Wire's written reviews are positive against 17% of Danby's.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, Danby every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | Danby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | 2.4 (80 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better | 17.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 80 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | Danby Products Limited |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
Danby
User reviews
PRIME Wire
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Simple setup
- 🚀 Reliable functionality
- 👍 Consistent performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable in cold weather
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🐛 Difficulty pairing devices
Danby
From 80 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🚀 Remote control functionality
- 🚀 Scheduling options
- 👍 Accurate temperature monitoring
- 👍 Reliable performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- 🐛 Incorrect outdoor temperature display
- 🐛 Buggy scheduling features
- 👎 Confusing user interface
Bugs and requests
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
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
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
