Danby vs Defender ClearVu
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
Defender ClearVu
This AI-powered security app provides intelligent alerts for human, pet, and vehicle detection, along with live streaming and event reporting. It offers peace of mind by keeping you informed about your home or business, even when devices are offline.
- Smart AI alerts (human, pet, vehicle, motion)
- Live streaming with color night vision
- AI event reporting and logs
- Offline device access
- View, download, save, and share events
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Defender ClearVu – Smart Security Made Simple Your home and business deserve more than just cameras, they deserve peace of mind. Defender ClearVu is the AI-powered security app designed to protect what matters most, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go. With lightning-fast setup, intelligent alerts, and crystal-clear video, Defender ClearVu puts control and confidence in the palm of your hand. 24/7 Peace of Mind on Demand - SMART AI Alerts Stay informed instantly with human, pet, vehicle, and motion detection. No more false alarms from shadows or passing cars. Defender ClearVu learns what matters so you get alerts you can trust. - Live Streaming, Anytime Check in on your home, pets, family, or business in real time, day or night. See every detail in stunning clarity with vibrant color night vision. - AI Event Reporting Get clear, easy-to-read logs of every event. Defender ClearVu makes it simple to track what happened, when, and where. - Access While Device Is Offline Stay protected even if your camera temporarily loses connection. Defender ClearVu ensures peace of mind no matter what. - View, Download, Save & Share Easily access important moments. Save them directly to your phone, share with family, or provide evidence if you ever need it. Terms of Use: https://defendercameras.com/defender-clearvu/registration-agreement Privacy Policy: https://defendercameras.com/defender-clearvu/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Defender ClearVu at 86% against Danby's 17%. Defender ClearVu also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). Danby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ratings volume (80 vs 19). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Defender ClearVu sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Danby asks for nothing beyond the download.
Defender ClearVu holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Danby's written reviews are positive against 86% of Defender ClearVu's.
Danby ships an update every 13 months, Defender ClearVu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Danby | Defender ClearVu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (80 ratings) | 4.2 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danby Products Limited | Empowerment Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
Danby
Defender ClearVu
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
Defender ClearVu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
Defender ClearVu
- GO Cloud Basic 1 Camera$2.991 Month
- GO Cloud Basic 2 Cameras$5.691 Month
- GO Cloud Plus 1 Camera$6.991 Month
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- GO Cloud Basic 3 Cameras$8.491 Month
- GO Cloud Basic 4 Cameras$11.491 Month
- GO Cloud Plus 2 Cameras$12.491 Month
- GO Cloud Unlimited (Monthly)$14.991 Month
- GO Cloud Basic 7 Cameras$18.901 Month
- GO Cloud Plus 3 Cameras$18.991 Month
- GO Cloud Basic 8 Cameras$21.491 Month
- GO Cloud Plus 4 Cameras$24.991 Month
- GO Cloud Basic 1 Camera$29.991 Year
- GO Cloud Basic 2 Cameras$56.991 Year
- GO Cloud Plus 1 Camera$69.991 Year
- GO Cloud Basic 3 Cameras$85.901 Year
- GO Cloud Plus 10 Cameras$559.991 Year
