Comparison

Pinguino vs Proton Partner

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

Head to head
About

Pinguino

Remotely control and schedule your PINGUINO devices to create your ideal comfort zone from any location. Utilize REAL FEEL for automatic ambient condition adjustments, ensuring optimal comfort.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling functions
  • Automatic ambient condition setting
  • Create comfort zones
  • REAL FEEL technology
Features
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Create your ultimate comfort zone from anywhere by remotely controlling or scheduling all PINGUINO functions. Use REAL FEEL as a piece of mind solution that automatically set the best ambient conditions for your comfort

About

Proton Partner

Features
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Proton Partner – Manage Your Car Cleaning Business Efficiently.. Take full control of your car cleaning and detailing business with the Proton SRL Provider App. Designed for service providers, this app helps you manage bookings, services, customers, and operations all in one place. Key Features: Booking Management - View, accept, and manage customer bookings. Stay updated with upcoming, ongoing, and completed services. Service & Package Management - Add, edit, and organise your car cleaning services, categories, and detailing packages as per your business needs. Schedule Control - Manage your availability, assign time slots, and handle rescheduling requests efficiently. Customer Management - Access customer details, booking history, and communicate easily for better service delivery. Real-Time Chat - Chat with customers directly within the app to provide updates, resolve queries, and improve customer satisfaction. Earnings & Reports - Track your earnings, completed jobs, and performance with detailed stats and reports. Notifications & Updates - Receive instant notifications for new bookings, cancellations, and important updates. Grow Your Business With Proton Partner app, streamline your operations, save time, and focus on delivering top-quality service to your customers. Get Started Today! Download now and take your car cleaning business to the next level with Proton SRL.

Screenshots

Pinguino4 screens
Proton Partner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pinguino at 13.0 against Proton Partner's 15.1. 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
Pinguino versus Proton Partner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinguinoProton Partner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (559 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings559 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDe'Longhi Appliances S.r.l.Proton

Bugs and requests

Pinguino

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • WiFi connection fails despite being connected to 2.4GHz network
  • App displays placeholder text 'splash_text_2' instead of actual content
  • Device cannot be removed from app once offline
  • App stuck in WiFi connection loop during setup
  • Schedule deactivates when using physical power button
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  • App crashes and freezes when adding devices
  • Device profile cannot be deleted and reset
  • Feedback tab UI never loads
  • App rejects valid router passwords and accepts bogus ones
  • WiFi hotspot 'Smartlife-XXXX' signal not detected
  • Version 1.05 broke WiFi detection functionality
  • Air deflector angle resets on each use
  • App requires login every time despite WiFi connection

Requested features

11 requests
  • Timer function instead of schedule-only approach
  • Siri commands and HomeKit integration
  • Shortcuts app support
  • Alexa integration
  • Current room temperature indicator
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  • Fan speed control in heat mode
  • 4-season mode selection (cool vs heat)
  • Air deflector angle memory
  • Ability to reaccess tutorials
  • 5GHz WiFi network support
  • Status indicator for running/fan-only/AC modes

Proton Partner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pinguino

No in-app purchases

None

Proton Partner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinguino free?
Pinguino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proton Partner free?
Proton Partner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pinguino or Proton Partner have ads?
Neither Pinguino nor Proton Partner shows ads.

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