# fanSync WiFi vs Bixpy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bixpy at 100% against fanSync WiFi's 10%. Bixpy also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). fanSync WiFi's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.

Bixpy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: fanSync WiFi has 58 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of fanSync WiFi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bixpy's.

fanSync WiFi ships an update every 4 months, Bixpy every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | fanSync WiFi | Bixpy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bixpy/id6445811818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanimation, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884066079) | [Bixpy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673928038) |

## 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


### Bixpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bixpy/id6445811818)

Connect to Bixpy Outboard batteries to update firmware or access support. This app facilitates battery management and provides a platform for submitting repair or warranty claims.

**Highlights:** Connect to Bixpy Outboard batteries, Update battery firmware, Launch support tickets, Submit repair claims, Submit warranty claims

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is fanSync WiFi free?

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

### Is Bixpy free?

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

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

Bixpy is rated higher. fanSync WiFi averages 1.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Bixpy averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do fanSync WiFi or Bixpy have ads?

Neither fanSync WiFi nor Bixpy shows ads.

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

fanSync WiFi ships an update every 4 months, and Bixpy every 4 weeks. Most recently, fanSync WiFi was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bixpy on November 12, 2026.

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