PIXIE PLUS vs AirTouch Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PIXIE PLUS
Control your smart home devices remotely with this app. It allows for voice control, remote monitoring, and advanced security setup. Organize devices by room, create schedules, and sync lights with music for a personalized smart home experience.
- Remote device control
- Voice control compatibility
- Room-based organization
- Customizable schedules
- Device discovery and setup
- Sync lights to music
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Make your home smart simply with PIXIE PLUS. The PIXIE PLUS App is used to control and is compatible with the PIXIE smart home range of devices from SAL National Pty Ltd. The PIXIE PLUS app works with the PIXIE Gateway and one PIXIE Gateway must be present in a project for the PIXIE PLUS app to operate. The PIXIE Plus app adds advanced system capabilities to a PIXIE smart home, introducing voice control compatibility through a number of service providers and remote monitoring options, with more sophisticated security setup capability for larger homes and families needing to manage who is in control of different parts of the smart home. The PIXIE PLUS app allows the user to divide the home into Rooms for fast, fine tuned control and configuration of PIXIE smart home devices and delivers the ability to control the home from anywhere an internet connection is available. PIXIE PLUS enables the ability to create schedules for scenes and groups, provides direct control of all devices, groups and scenes, and is also used for device discovery, setup and configuration processes of a PIXIE smart home system. PIXIE PLUS is easy to operate and allows the user to control a comprehensive selection of lighting commands; set a scene, set a schedule, dim, switch, group devices, sync your lights to music and more! PIXIE PLUS is compatible with all SAL PIXIE smart devices (including smart gateway, smart dimmer, smart switch, smart LED strip kit etc.) and popular voice control devices. Need more information on the navigation of PIXIE PLUS or PIXIE range products, check out the HELP page on the app or visit sal.net.au.
AirTouch Home
Unify your home's climate and security systems with this intuitive app. Control individual room temperatures, set schedules, and integrate with smart devices for enhanced comfort and efficiency. Manage lighting, doors, and cameras from a single interface.
- Unified smart home control
- Individual room temperature adjustment
- Customizable scheduling
- Smart sensor integration
- Control lighting and garage doors
- Security camera and doorbell integration
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Simply better comfort. Simply better control. AirTouch Home makes your home more comfortable, efficient, and connected. Designed to simplify daily living, AirTouch brings together air conditioning control and smart home management into one intuitive app and stylish wall console. No more juggling between remotes or switching across multiple apps—AirTouch unifies it all into a seamless experience. With AirTouch Home, everyone enjoys comfort their way. Adjust temperatures in individual rooms, set schedules, and let smart sensors automatically respond to changing conditions. The result? Less wasted energy, lower bills, and a home that always feels just right. AirTouch is more than air conditioning. It connects with your AirTouch security, doorbell, and cameras, plus lighting and garage door control. Whether you’re checking who’s at the door, dimming the lights for movie night, or making sure everything is locked, control is always just a tap—or alert—away. Designed for people at the centre: Easy for the whole family, yet powerful for advanced control. Take charge of comfort, energy efficiency, and security anytime, anywhere. A modern console and beautifully designed app that enhances your lifestyle. Designed in Australia by experts in air conditioning, trusted by thousands of households, and backed by a 5-year warranty—AirTouch Home is the smarter way to live comfortably. Simply better comfort. Simply better control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PIXIE PLUS at 88% against AirTouch Home's 13%. PIXIE PLUS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). AirTouch Home's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
PIXIE PLUS ships an update every 5 weeks, AirTouch Home every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PIXIE PLUS | AirTouch Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAL Nationwide Pty Ltd | Polyaire |
Customer experience
PIXIE PLUS
AirTouch Home
In-app purchases
PIXIE PLUS
No in-app purchases
AirTouch Home
No in-app purchases








