Danby vs AR
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
AR
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Explore the universe at your fingertips. Connect the app to a Bluetooth stand, intelligently control the starry sky map, and accurately search for stars; WIFI camera one click start, capture star tracks, take photos and videos freely. Easily manage astronomical images, share celestial wonders in real-time, and make astronomical exploration more intelligent and convenient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AR at every 9 days against Danby's every 13 months. AR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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, AR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Danby | AR |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 232 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danby Products Limited | JOC |
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
AR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
AR
No in-app purchases
