# fanSync WiFi vs Control4

The clearest difference is rating: Control4 at 3.5 against fanSync WiFi's 1.4. Control4 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (38% vs 10%). fanSync WiFi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.

Control4 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of fanSync WiFi's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's.

fanSync WiFi ships an update every 4 months, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | fanSync WiFi | Control4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126/reviews) | **[3.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control4/id6618112371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **38.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanimation, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884066079) | [Snap One, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/417819127) |

## 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


### Control4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control4/id6618112371)

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

**Highlights:** All-in-one home screen control, Customizable favorites and widgets, Automated routines and scenes, Multiroom entertainment management, Live camera views and security alerts, Apple HomeKit and Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, 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 Control4 free?

Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, fanSync WiFi or Control4?

Control4 is rated higher. fanSync WiFi averages 1.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.5 from 74 ratings.

### Do fanSync WiFi or Control4 have ads?

Neither fanSync WiFi nor Control4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, fanSync WiFi or Control4?

fanSync WiFi ships an update every 4 months, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, fanSync WiFi was updated on November 2, 2026 and Control4 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.*