Danby vs Simplified Home Access
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
Simplified Home Access
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Rings Everyone at Once: Your dedicated Always Home phone number calls all your selected contacts simultaneously. App for Manager Only: Trusted contacts answer on their regular phone—no app required. Press 9 to Connect: Contacts are required to press 9 to connect. This prevents calls going to voicemail. Standard Door Unlocking: Once connected to the intercom, unlock your building door using your usual method. Multi-Purpose: Ideal for apartment intercoms, Airbnb hosts, Realtor virtual lock-box or a reliable Emergency contact. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Danby at none against Simplified Home Access's 4. Simplified Home Access's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). 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. Simplified Home Access sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Danby asks for nothing beyond the download.
Danby ships an update every 13 months, Simplified Home Access monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Danby | Simplified Home Access |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danby Products Limited | Always Home |
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
Simplified Home Access
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
Simplified Home Access
- Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
- Annual Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Monthly Subscription$6.99
- Annual Subscription$39.99
Questions
Is Danby free?
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Do Danby or Simplified Home Access have ads?
Which is updated more often, Danby or Simplified Home Access?
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