fanSync WiFi vs CarroHome+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
fanSync WiFi
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.
- Remote fan control
- WiFi receiver compatibility
- Voice activation
- Smart home integration
- IFTTT support
- SmartThings integration
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fanSync WiFi by Fanimation. Control your ceiling fan from anywhere using our WiFi receiver accessory sold separately. Control using the fanSync WiFi app as well as via voice activation with compatible devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home. Also includes IFTTT and SmartThings, which will allow you to integrate with other smart home devices.
CarroHome+
Control your smart home devices from one app, whether you're home or away. Automate routines with custom schedules and timers, and use voice commands with popular assistants. Supports WiFi and Zigbee for flexible device integration.
- Centralized device management
- Remote control and monitoring
- Hands-free voice control
- Timer and scheduling functions
- Smart automation rules
- WiFi and Zigbee support
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1. Centralized Smart Control Manage all your devices from a single platform, with seamless control of lighting, fans, security, and more. 2. Easy Adjustment, Anytime Anywhere Control and monitor your home remotely through the mobile app, whether you’re at home or on the go. 3. Hands-Free Voice Control Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for effortless voice commands. 4. Timer Function Set countdown timers for devices to turn on or off automatically based on your needs. 5. Custom Schedules Create daily or weekly schedules to automate routines, such as turning on lights in the morning or activating security at night. 6. Smart Automation & Device Linking Enable devices to work together with automation rules, like turning on lights when motion is detected. 7. Stable Connectivity & Multi-Protocol Support Supports both WiFi and Zigbee for reliable performance and flexible device integration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CarroHome+ at 2.5 against fanSync WiFi's 1.4. CarroHome+ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 10%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CarroHome+ holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of fanSync WiFi's written reviews are positive against 30% of CarroHome+'s.
fanSync WiFi ships an update every 4 months, CarroHome+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | fanSync WiFi | CarroHome+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (21 ratings) | 2.5 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | 30.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 238 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fanimation, INC. | CARRO USA INC |
Customer experience
fanSync WiFi
CarroHome+
Bugs and requests
fanSync WiFi
Reported bugs
64 issues- 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
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- Won't log in
- Keeps de-syncing with Alexa
- App regularly doesn't work well
- App doesn't work with specific fan models (Hugh fan)
- Controls won't work when app is not working
- Slider goes back to original position
- Button click doesn't turn on fan
- Doesn't work with Apple HomeKit
- Can't log in
- App gives incorrect password/login message
- Installation process antiquated and error-prone
- App just sits there after entering credentials
- No reason to lock behind a login
- App takes longer than expected
- Fan stopped connecting to WiFi
- App not connecting
- App says connecting forever
- App is super laggy
- App doesn't show actual fan status
- App depends on remote service which goes down
- Fan stops connecting to WiFi
- App just says 'Connecting...'
- App takes 3-4+ attempts to connect
- Takes 5 minutes to turn off fan
- Fan doesn't turn off when app says it did
- Fan doesn't connect to WiFi
- App crashes the second it opens
- App won't load or open
- Fan dropped off WiFi
- Fan disabled from Alexa
- App won't open
- Loses sync after power outage
- Bedroom fan randomly turns off
- App gets confused by daylight saving time
- App won't launch
- App asks to login monthly
- App only works with 2GHz WiFi
- App is buggy
- App doesn't work at all
- App rarely finds fan
- Controls and commands don't register
- App repeatedly errors out
- App loses control of fan
- App won't reconnect
- App displays quick black banners about connection
- Connection timeout error
- App is out of date but no update available
- Requires internet to work
- No local device control
- Loses sync with fan often
- No WiFi hotspot to connect to
- Phone can't find fan
- No instructions on pairing mode
- Family sharing feature doesn't work
- Error message when sharing link
- App is too bulky
- Group mode still shows individual fans
- App doesn't let you change fan order
- To sync with Alexa, need to remove and re-add skill
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Improve app interface
- Add widget for iOS
CarroHome+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
fanSync WiFi
No in-app purchases
CarroHome+
No in-app purchases
