HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) vs YiXi
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
YiXi
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Fan lights also known as luxury decorative ceiling fans are used as auxiliary electrical appliances for air conditioning to improve its efficiency. The fan light has a beautiful appearance , equipped with different colors and styles of fan leaves and lighting decorations with functions such as lighting, cooling and decoration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: YiXi at 12.2 against HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)'s 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) | YiXi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (4.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hunter Fan | 驰飞 马 |
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
YiXi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
No in-app purchases
YiXi
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) free?
Is YiXi free?
Do HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) or YiXi have ads?
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