Danby vs Switch Energy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Danby
Manage your home appliances remotely from anywhere. This app allows for voice control, device interworking based on conditions, and easy sharing with family members, all while providing real-time safety alerts.
- Remote appliance control
- Voice control (Amazon Echo, Google Home)
- Device interworking automation
- Family device sharing
- Real-time safety alerts
- Control multiple devices
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Danby Smart. Smart life, smart living • Remotely control home appliances from anywhere • Add and control multiple devices at once with one App • Voice control via Amazon Echo and Google Home • Interworking of multiple smart devices. Devices automatically start/stop working based on temperature, location and time. • Easily share devices among family members • Receive real-time alerts to ensure safety
Switch Energy
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The Switch platform is designed to allow end users to monitor, control and manage their utilities and expenditure in an intelligent manner. Via utilizing smart utility meters, Switch can inform users of their consumption and owed accounts. Invoice payment and prepaid options through the Switch mobile app are also facilitated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Switch Energy at every 4 weeks against Danby's every 13 months. 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.
Danby ships an update every 13 months, Switch Energy every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Danby | Switch Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (80 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danby Products Limited | Switch Energy PTY LTD |
Bugs and requests
Danby
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when selecting device
- Scheduled tasks not executing properly
- Incorrect outdoor temperature display
- Frequent app logout issues
Requested features
4 requests- Integration with Alexa and Google Home
- Ability to set custom temperature ranges
- Improved scheduling functionality
- Notification settings for when unit is full or needs maintenance
Switch Energy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
Switch Energy
No in-app purchases
