# fanSync WiFi vs CarroHome+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | fanSync WiFi | CarroHome+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126/reviews) | **[2.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrohome-plus/id6760806567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanimation, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884066079) | [CARRO USA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796953965) |

## 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


### CarroHome+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrohome-plus/id6760806567)

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.

**Highlights:** Centralized device management, Remote control and monitoring, Hands-free voice control, Timer and scheduling functions, Smart automation rules, WiFi and Zigbee support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 CarroHome+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, fanSync WiFi or CarroHome+?

CarroHome+ is rated higher. fanSync WiFi averages 1.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while CarroHome+ averages 2.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do fanSync WiFi or CarroHome+ have ads?

Neither fanSync WiFi nor CarroHome+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, fanSync WiFi or CarroHome+?

fanSync WiFi ships an update every 4 months, and CarroHome+ monthly. Most recently, fanSync WiFi was updated on October 14, 2026 and CarroHome+ on October 16, 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.*