Comparison

DKN Cloud NA vs VCCControl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DKN Cloud NA

Control and monitor your Daikin air conditioning units connected to Airzone DKN NA systems. Adjust settings like temperature, mode, and fan speed remotely. Create schedules and invite other users to manage your climate.

Highlights
  • On and off control
  • Set temperature
  • Operation mode selection
  • Fan speed adjustment
  • Air direction control
  • Create schedules
  • Invite users
Features
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The Airzone DKN Cloud NA app can control and monitor your Airzone DKN NA (american market) connected to Daikin air conditioning units (SkyAir and VRV)*. Important: this app is not compatible with the Airzone DKN WServer device. Features: - On and off. - Setpoint temperature. - Operation mode. - Fan speed. - Air direction. You will also be able to create schedules and invite users to control your unit. For further information, please, visit http://dknna.com (*) Compatibility based on the Daikin indoor unit.

About

VCCControl

Features
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The VCC Control App makes your VRV / VRF, Splits, Multi-Splits, Mini-Splits air conditioning smarter and accessible from anywhere. ● Monitor and Control of HVAC (air conditioning) units ● Full bi-directional (including feedback) control on your indoor units; ● On/Off control (individual or All) ● Set Temperature and Room temperature info ● HVAC Operation modes (Cool / Heat / Fan / Dry / Auto), ● Fan speed controls. ● Louver modes control ● Unit Operation Scheduling ● Realtime manufacturer fault code indication ● Unit operational statistics ● Group (zone) setting and control ● Allow access (with restricted permissions) to additional family members ● Plug and Play setup and installation ● Multiple locations per user ● Supports Splits, Multi-Splits, Mini-Splits, Ducted, VRV, VRF HVAC system types"

Screenshots

DKN Cloud NA4 screens
VCCControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DKN Cloud NA at 11.0 against VCCControl's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DKN Cloud NA versus VCCControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDKN Cloud NAVCCControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews4.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorporacion Empresarial Altra SLEncore Mechanical, LLC

Bugs and requests

DKN Cloud NA

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Loses connection to units frequently
  • DKN Cloud service frequently disconnects
  • Set point temperatures drift or change arbitrarily
  • Units randomly disconnect or go offline
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  • App shows incorrect temperatures
  • App fails to reconnect after losing connection
  • Error messages like 'DKN Not Connected' or 'Oops, try again later'
  • App logs out frequently and requires re-login
  • Automatic mode behaves erratically
  • Scheduling function does not work reliably
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues, especially with newer iPhones
  • App does not sync with physical thermostats
  • Fan speed control button missing
  • Unable to add or reconfigure units after updates
  • App doesn't work with older iPhones
  • Cannot create an account, no confirmation email sent
  • Login screen times out
  • Units randomly switch to heating or change fan speed
  • Manual control not working consistently
  • App doesn't show current room temperature
  • Third-party integrations (Alexa, Google Home, Ecobee) are problematic or broken
  • App doesn't support Celsius degrees
  • App doesn't provide basic status updates or error explanations
  • App doesn't replicate all remote control functionalities
  • App is slow to load and unresponsive

Requested features

10 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved consistency and fresh look
  • Support for Home/Away settings (geofencing)
  • Low or high temperature alerts
  • Ability to set upper and lower limits separately in automatic mode
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  • Add missing remote functionality (timers, quiet operation, airflow)
  • Display current room temperature
  • Fix Bluetooth not enabled error on iPhone
  • FaceID or remember login option
  • Celsius degree option

VCCControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DKN Cloud NA

No in-app purchases

None

VCCControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DKN Cloud NA free?
DKN Cloud NA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VCCControl free?
VCCControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DKN Cloud NA or VCCControl have ads?
Neither DKN Cloud NA nor VCCControl shows ads.

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