HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) vs Array By Hampton
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
Array By Hampton
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. This app allows for simultaneous control of multiple devices and easy sharing with family members. Set timers for automated functions and enjoy a simple connection process.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous multi-device control
- Automated timers
- Device sharing with family
- Easy device connection
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) at none against Array By Hampton's shown. HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 26) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Array By Hampton's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Array By Hampton holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) has 4.3K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Array By Hampton's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) ships an update every 6 weeks, Array By Hampton every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) | Array By Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (4.3K ratings) | 3.8 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 222 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunter Fan | Hampton Products International Corporation |
Customer experience
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
Array By Hampton
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
Array By Hampton
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
No in-app purchases
Array By Hampton
No in-app purchases
Questions
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