Danby vs Buzz Me Up
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
Buzz Me Up
Modernize your building's intercom system with mobile-based access control. Grant entry to guests, deliveries, and roommates directly from your smartphone without any new hardware. Manage access and track activity through a user-friendly dashboard.
- Digital intercom number generation
- Shared access for guests and roommates
- Delivery notifications and access granting
- No additional hardware required
- User-friendly dashboard for management
- Customizable forwarding rules
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Buzz Me Up - Modern Intercom Access Simplified Say goodbye to outdated intercom systems and hello to seamless, mobile-based access control. Whether it’s deliveries, guests, or roommates, Buzz Me Up lets you take full control of who gets in—all from your phone. No additional hardware required! Key Features: Digital Intercom Number: Instantly generate a digital number to register with your building’s intercom. Shared Access: Easily add roommates or temporary guests like Airbnb renters. Delivery Made Easy: Get notified when someone buzzes and decide who to let in. No Hardware Required: Works with your existing intercom system—no installations or extra costs. User-Friendly Dashboard: Customize forwarding rules, manage access permissions, and track activity all in one place. Why Buzz Me Up? With the rise in deliveries and shared living spaces, outdated intercom systems can’t keep up. Buzz Me Up is designed for the modern era, providing convenience, flexibility, and control. Who Is It For? Apartment tenants who share their space. Airbnb and vacation rental hosts. Busy individuals who frequently receive deliveries. Buzz Me Up gives you the tools to modernize your intercom experience, whether your building is on board or not." Key Features for Residents: Take Buzz Me Up wherever you go—your subscription isn’t tied to your building. Share the convenience—friends and family can download the app to enhance their intercom systems too. Works independently—set it up on your own by generating and submitting a digital number to your building.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buzz Me Up at 58% against Danby's 17%. Buzz Me Up also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). Danby's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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, Buzz Me Up monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Danby | Buzz Me Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (80 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | 58.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danby Products Limited | SmartEntry Holdings LTD |
Customer experience
Danby
Buzz Me Up
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
Buzz Me Up
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
Buzz Me Up
No in-app purchases








