# fanSync WiFi vs Notara

The clearest difference is rating: Notara at 5.0 against fanSync WiFi's 1.4. fanSync WiFi's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 1) 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.

Notara holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: fanSync WiFi has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | fanSync WiFi | Notara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notara/id6757898736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanimation, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884066079) | [Matthew Kerr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831569707) |

## 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


### Notara

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notara/id6757898736)

This app provides a secure, offline-first method for documenting sensitive personal incidents. It allows users to create detailed entries with media attachments, track patterns, and export records. Security features like passcode lock and biometric authentication are included.

**Highlights:** Offline-first incident documentation, Attach photos and voice memos, Optional location and witness details, Timeline and pattern summaries, Passcode and biometric lock, PDF and evidence package export, Local data storage

**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 Notara free?

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

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

Notara is rated higher. fanSync WiFi averages 1.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Notara averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do fanSync WiFi or Notara have ads?

Neither fanSync WiFi nor Notara shows ads.

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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.*