# fanSync WiFi vs Kichler Connects

The clearest difference is rating: Kichler Connects at 4.7 against fanSync WiFi's 1.4. Kichler Connects also leads on ratings volume (704 vs 58). fanSync WiFi's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (10% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Kichler Connects holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kichler Connects has 704 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of fanSync WiFi's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kichler Connects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

fanSync WiFi ships an update every 4 months, Kichler Connects every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | fanSync WiFi | Kichler Connects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126/reviews) | **[4.7 (704 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kichler-connects/id1562608091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **704** |
| Positive reviews | **10.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fanimation, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884066079) | [L.D. Kichler CO..THE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205638227) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Kichler Connects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kichler-connects/id1562608091)

Effortlessly manage your outdoor landscape lighting from your smartphone or tablet. Create custom schedules, use preset options that adjust to daylight savings, or control your lights with your voice. Enjoy seamless integration with smart home devices and easy sharing with family members.

**Highlights:** Smartphone and tablet control, Customizable and preset schedules, Location-based and dusk-to-dawn scheduling, Daylight savings time adjustment, Voice control integration, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, On-board memory for offline control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drops connection and doesn't work 90% of the time
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating app to use
- 🤯 Terrible user interface and user experience
- 🤯 Needlessly complex for simple tasks
- 🤯 Difficult to set up and connect

**Reported bugs**

- Schedules and presets not working as expected
- Inability to control lighting system through app or voice assistants
- Inconsistent performance, with lights not turning on/off as scheduled

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple HomeKit
- Simpler and more intuitive app design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is fanSync WiFi free?

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

### Is Kichler Connects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, fanSync WiFi or Kichler Connects?

Kichler Connects is rated higher. fanSync WiFi averages 1.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Kichler Connects averages 4.7 from 704 ratings.

### Do fanSync WiFi or Kichler Connects have ads?

Neither fanSync WiFi nor Kichler Connects shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, fanSync WiFi or Kichler Connects?

fanSync WiFi ships an update every 4 months, and Kichler Connects every 16 months. Most recently, fanSync WiFi was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kichler Connects on October 30, 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.*