Danby vs Symynelec
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
Symynelec
Easily create a secure home environment with this smart security application. It offers remote monitoring, multi-device control, and simple device sharing for the whole family. Enjoy round-the-clock after-sales support for peace of mind.
- Easy installation
- Round-the-clock support
- Remote home status checks
- Control multiple smart devices
- One-click device sharing
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Symynelec makes home monitoring simple, reliable, and convenient. 1. Set up your camera easily and access customer support whenever you need help. 2. View live video and check your home anytime, anywhere. 3. Add multiple cameras and manage them all within one app. 4. Share device access with family members to protect what matters together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Symynelec at 70% against Danby's 17%. Symynelec also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). 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.
Symynelec holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symynelec has 5.2K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Danby's written reviews are positive against 70% of Symynelec's.
Danby ships an update every 13 months, Symynelec monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Danby | Symynelec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (81 ratings) | 4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | 70.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 | 5.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 244 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Danby Products Limited | Huizhou Ximingbo Technology Co., LTD |
Customer experience
Danby
Symynelec
User reviews
Danby
From 81 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🚀 Remote control functionality
- 🚀 Scheduling options
- 👍 Accurate temperature monitoring
- 👍 Reliable performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- 🐛 Incorrect outdoor temperature display
- 🐛 Buggy scheduling features
- 👎 Confusing user interface
Symynelec
From 5.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to install and use
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 🚀 Good picture quality
- 💡 Versatile monitoring capabilities
- 👍 Responsive app and controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and camera freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and notifications
- 🐛 Branding added to camera feed
- 🔋 Declining performance over time
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
Symynelec
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cameras getting stuck in one position
- Frequent resets and connectivity issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices and OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Faster video playback and scrubbing
- Customizable notification sounds
- Ability to delete multiple motion alerts at once
- Integration with Alexa and other smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
Symynelec
No in-app purchases
