Danby vs Hauslane
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
Hauslane
Control your smart range hood remotely with this app. Adjust fan speed, lighting, and set timers using your smart device or voice commands. Receive maintenance alerts to keep your hood performing optimally.
- Remote range hood control
- Voice commands (Alexa, Google Home)
- Adjustable fan speed
- Lighting control
- Delayed shut-off timer
- Maintenance alerts
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Hands full and stomach still empty? Not to worry. We’re serving you Hauslane’s first ever SMART hood app designed exclusively for savvy home chefs like you! Get ready to elevate your cooking experience with our cutting-edge app crafted for seamless control and management of your range hood. The Hauslane app offers an intuitive interface accessible right from your smart device, or through hands-free commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Say goodbye to juggling tasks and hello to a smarter way of cooking. Experience the joy of cooking with these standout features of the Hauslane App: • Effortless Connectivity: Easily connect and oversee your range hood functions from anywhere in your home via simple Wi-Fi setup. • Voice-Activated Commands: Harness the power of your voice with Amazon Alexa and Google Home integration for a hands-free culinary journey. • Quick Power Control: Instantly power your hood on or off without any delay, ensuring you're always in charge. • Instant Lighting: Turn your hoods lights ON/OFF using the most convenient method for you in the moment. • Intuitive Fan Speed Selection: Swiftly adjust ventilation with a tap or voice command, adapting to your cooking needs even with your hands full. • Delayed Shut-Off: Completely remove lingering fumes and odors after every cooking session with the Delay Timer Shut-Off Function. • Maintenance Alerts: Stay on top of hood performance with the Baffle Filter Cleaning Reminder, notifying you when it's time for essential maintenance. (The Hauslane App can be downloaded from Apple Store.) Compatible with the following Hauslane models: • IN-R110SS-30/36 • PRO500SS-30/36 Share your culinary creations with us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hauslaneofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauslaneofficial/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HauslaneOfficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAvc6_jMv-WHys79PPXTzw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hauslaneofficial?lang=en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hauslane at 5.0 against Danby's 2.3. Hauslane also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months). Danby's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Hauslane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Danby has 81 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Danby ships an update every 13 months, Hauslane every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Danby | Hauslane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (81 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danby Products Limited | Hauslane Inc. |
Customer experience
Danby
Hauslane
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
Hauslane
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
Hauslane
No in-app purchases
