Winix Smart vs Frigidaire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Winix Smart
Control your air purifier remotely, monitor indoor and outdoor air quality in real-time, and manage filter life. Schedule operation and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Remote power on/off
- Fan speed and mode control
- Scheduling air purifier operation
- Real-time indoor/outdoor air quality monitoring
- Filter life tracking and replacement alerts
- Voice control with Amazon Alexa
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* An integrated Winix Smart App to control Winix Smart Air Purifiers has been released. Winix Smart App requires permissions to the following services: Even if you do not allow optional permissions, you can still use the service limitedly. - Location (optional) : Needed to access your current outdoor air quality location. - Call (optional) : Needed to call customer service. (The Winix Samrt app never performs other functions using the above permission.) # Remote Control from Anywhere - Power on/off - Cycle between low, medium, high, and turbo Fan Speeds - Switch between manual, auto, and sleep Modes - Set your air purifier to run on a daily, weekly, monthly schedule # Real-time Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Information - Monitor air quality in real time to stay in control even if you’re not at home - Track air quality history to better understand your environment # Manage Filters - Displays the percent of remaining filter life - In-app alerts for when it’s time to replace your filter - Connect to Amazon DRS for automatic filter replacements # Works with Amazon Alexa - Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. - Enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands for your Winix Smart Air Purifier. Outdoor air quality – Real-time outdoor air quality information for your current location or search by city Indoor air quality – Displays the current air quality conditions of the room your Winix air purifier is in Schedule – Run your Winix Air Purifier only during certain times by setting a schedule Alexa – Click here to enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands or Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. WINIX Promotion – Stay up to date on current Winix sales & promotions
Frigidaire
Manage your connected Frigidaire appliances remotely. Control settings, schedule operations, and receive maintenance reminders. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free operation.
- Remote appliance control
- Scheduling and automation
- Maintenance reminders
- Voice assistant integration
- Weekly appliance usage reports
- Accessibility features
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No matter where your busy day takes you, you're always in control of your connected appliances with the Frigidaire app. For all we share. Frigidaire. The Frigidaire app currently works with selected connected air appliances and fridges. • Take care from anywhere • Turn your appliances on or off, change settings, and monitor progress, at home or on-the-go. • Automate everyday tasks • Schedule appliances around your busy day, so your home is always ready for playtime, dinnertime, or bedtime. • Helpful tips when you need them • Stay informed with timely expert tips and maintenance reminders. And, get weekly updates about all the work your appliance has done. • Hands-free control with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa • Control your appliances with your voice by connecting Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Or, automate your day by integrating with Google Home or Alexa Routines. • Accessibility features: screen reader, voice control, larger text, dark mode, differentiate without color alone, sufficient contrast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Frigidaire at fortnightly against Winix Smart's monthly. Winix Smart's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Winix Smart against 4.7 for Frigidaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Winix Smart's written reviews are positive against 17% of Frigidaire's.
Winix Smart ships an update monthly, Frigidaire fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Winix Smart | Frigidaire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (35K ratings) | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews — better | 16.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 14K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 311 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WINIX INC. | Electrolux |
Customer experience
Winix Smart
Frigidaire
User reviews
Winix Smart
From 35K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Cleans air effectively
- 🚀 Easy installation
- 💡 Helpful app features (filter life, air quality monitoring)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (location access required)
- 🔍 Unreliable outdoor air quality data
- 🤖 Buggy and unresponsive app
- 🤔 Confusing setup process
Frigidaire
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Helpful customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- ⚠️ Discontinued support for older models
Bugs and requests
Winix Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Firmware update process issues
- Inability to connect to WiFi
- Scheduling features not functioning properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve app UI and usability
- Allow device rearrangement in app
- Integrate with smart home platforms (HomeKit, Google Home)
- Provide more detailed air quality information
Frigidaire
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to register appliance
- Scheduling issues and unreliable task management
- Inability to control basic functions through the app
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable temperature settings
- Independent start and stop scheduling
- Celsius temperature option
- Dark mode
In-app purchases
Winix Smart
No in-app purchases
Frigidaire
No in-app purchases








