# SOMweb vs fanSync WiFi

The clearest difference is rating: SOMweb at 3.0 against fanSync WiFi's 1.4. SOMweb also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 10%). fanSync WiFi's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SOMweb holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: fanSync WiFi has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of SOMweb's written reviews are positive against 10% of fanSync WiFi's.

SOMweb ships an update every 6 months, fanSync WiFi every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOMweb | fanSync WiFi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somweb/id1375546246/reviews)** | [1.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 140 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PYKRS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675021093) | [Fanimation, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884066079) |

## What reviewers say

### SOMweb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somweb/id1375546246)

Control your garage door operator remotely. Monitor its status, open or close it, and manage user access. Optional video monitoring and real-time notifications are available.

**Highlights:** Open/close garage door, Status query, Control up to 10 operators, Optional video monitoring, User management, Real-time notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### fanSync WiFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126)

Control your ceiling fan remotely with this app. It enables WiFi connectivity for your fan, allowing operation from anywhere and integration with voice assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home. It also supports SmartThings and IFTTT for broader smart home automation.

**Highlights:** Remote fan control, WiFi receiver compatibility, Voice activation, Smart home integration, IFTTT support, SmartThings integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fans are awesome
- 👍 Works with local WiFi
- 👍 Bluetooth connection works
- 👍 Remote control works fine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't connect
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Syncing problems
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to fans
- App refuses to find fans
- Unable to re-pair or share from old phone
- Sync to WiFi goes offline
- Unable to dim bulbs

**Requested features**

- Add winter/summer button for fan direction
- Remember last fan direction setting
- Add sunrise/sunset times for scheduling
- Add HomeKit support
- Create custom preset settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SOMweb free?

SOMweb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is fanSync WiFi free?

fanSync WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SOMweb or fanSync WiFi?

SOMweb is rated higher. SOMweb averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while fanSync WiFi averages 1.4 from 21 ratings.

### Do SOMweb or fanSync WiFi have ads?

Neither SOMweb nor fanSync WiFi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SOMweb or fanSync WiFi?

SOMweb ships an update every 6 months, and fanSync WiFi every 4 months. Most recently, SOMweb was updated on October 9, 2026 and fanSync WiFi on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*