HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) vs QuietCool Smart Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
Control your Hunter Wi-Fi ceiling fans remotely with this intuitive mobile application. Manage fan speed and lighting with a clean, modern interface. Integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control.
- Remote fan and light control
- Seamless device pairing
- Modern, easy-to-navigate interface
- Google Assistant integration
- Amazon Alexa integration
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Good looks with the smarts to match. Hunter incorporates smart home technology into their ceiling fans to bring you the comfort you deserve with the convenience you desire. The easy to use Hunter SIMPLEconnect® app gives you the freedom to control your Hunter SIMPLEconnect® Wi-Fi fans from the palm of your hand. • Seamless device-pairing process connects the app to your fan • Clean, modern app design for easy navigation as well as fan and light control within the app • Optimized for the latest OS Download the SIMPLEconnect® app and start controlling your comfort from your smart phone or tablet. It’s that simple! Please note: This app does NOT support Bluetooth technology. Please contact customercare@Hunterfan.com for more information. For Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa functionality, pair your device in SIMPLEconnect® app first. Google Assistant process: To use your fan with Google Assistant, first, add your device(s) in the SIMPLEconnect® app, then activate Google Assistant. Amazon Alexa process: To use your fan with Alexa, first, add your device(s) in the SIMPLEconnect® app. Once your fan(s) are added to your SIMPLEconnect® account, activate the Amazon Alexa skill "Hunter – SIMPLEconnect® Smart Ceiling Fan" and enter your SIMPLEconnect® credentials to link your fan to Alexa control. View our product line of Smart fans here: https://www.hunterfan.com/pages/ceiling-fan-smart-home
QuietCool Smart Control
Manage your QuietCool attic fans remotely. Adjust fan speed, set run times, and monitor attic temperature and humidity. Utilize Smart Mode for automated adjustments and create custom presets for effortless control. View detailed analytics on fan performance and environmental conditions.
- Control fan speed
- Set fan run times
- View temperature and humidity
- Enable Smart Mode
- Add custom presets
- View analytics
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The QuietCool Smart Control is the new way to control your QuietCool attic fans. - Control the speed of your attic fan - Control the length of time to run your attic fan - View the Temperature and Humidity levels inside your attic - Enable Smart Mode for automatic speed changes based on attic temperatures - Add presets to your app for easy control of your attic fan - View detailed temperature, humidity, and fan runtime analytics Please note, the Smart Control app is only compatible with attic fans with a QuietCool Smart Control hub installed on your QuietCool attic fan. This will not work with a QuietCool Whole House Fan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QuietCool Smart Control at 4.7 against HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)'s 3.6. QuietCool Smart Control also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 12%) and ratings volume (15K vs 4.3K). On price, update cadence, 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.
QuietCool Smart Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 15K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)'s written reviews are positive against 39% of QuietCool Smart Control's.
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) ships an update every 6 weeks, QuietCool Smart Control every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) | QuietCool Smart Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (4.3K ratings) | 4.7 (15K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | 38.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunter Fan | QC Manufacturing, Inc |
Customer experience
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
QuietCool Smart Control
User reviews
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
From 4.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🔌 Seamless integration with smart home platforms
- 👍 Quiet and efficient fans
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤔 Confusing setup process
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive app
- 🔒 Poor customer support
QuietCool Smart Control
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works smoothly and reliably
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Easy setup and installation
- 👍 No account required
- 🚀 Impressive Bluetooth range
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues after app updates
- 🔒 Limited remote access (Bluetooth-only)
- 🐛 Pairing issues with multiple devices
- 🐛 Bugs with smart mode and temperature settings
- 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
Bugs and requests
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Fans randomly disconnect from the network
- App fails to properly sync fan settings and states
Requested features
3 requests- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better integration with popular smart home platforms
- Firmware update capability within the app
QuietCool Smart Control
Reported bugs
4 issues- Firmware updates breaking existing functionality
- Inconsistent behavior with temperature and humidity settings
- Inability to stay connected after pairing a new device
- App failing to recognize the fan after updates
Requested features
6 requests- Add 'Quiet' mode to turn off fan during specified hours
- Integrate with weather data or allow time-of-day control
- Provide temperature/humidity history and trending
- Enable remote monitoring and control via WiFi or internet
- Allow multiple users to control the same fan
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- Add manual override and on/off controls
In-app purchases
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
No in-app purchases
QuietCool Smart Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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