Danby vs Novus WiFi+
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
Novus WiFi+
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The Novus WiFi+ app lets you to quickly setup and easily manage your Novus WiFi+ Beacon units (purchased separately). Use the app in your home for quick insights to get the most out of your Novus WiFi+ network. The first real time mesh Wi-Fi solution that allows you to enjoy uninterrupted Wi-Fi speed and coverage throughout your home. The Novus WiFi+ network is self-optimizing against interferences in real time to avoid disruptions. You can do the following with your Novus WiFi+ app: • Set up your Beacon units in just a few minutes • Manage internet access for connected devices • Quickly create and share a guest network • Easily check each devices’ connection speed in your network • Automatically update your network at scheduled times • Simple interface that shows which devices have connection problems
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Novus WiFi+ at every 2 months against Danby's every 13 months. Danby's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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, Novus WiFi+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Danby | Novus WiFi+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danby Products Limited | Novus Entertainment Inc. |
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
Novus WiFi+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
Novus WiFi+
No in-app purchases
