Fansio vs i
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fansio
Effortlessly control your ceiling fan with smart features. This app requires a compatible receiver or remote to operate your fan's functions, offering a streamlined experience for managing your home's comfort.
- Ceiling fan control
- Smart features integration
- Remote operation
- Receiver compatibility
- Easy installation guide
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Controlling your ceiling fan has never been easier! 1. Purchase a ceiling fan with a Fansio compatible receiver or purchase the Fansio remote by itself 2. Install the ceiling fan with the compatible reciever and download the Fansio App 3. Follow installation instructions and ensure your fan is connected 4. Enjoy all the functions (including Smart features) of the Fansio platform!
i
Control BLE devices like lanterns, fans, and music players using your iOS device. Offers features like color control, scene modes, and timed on/off functions for lights and music.
- BLE device control
- Lantern color and scene modes
- Timed light and music control
- Fan speed and timing
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This app uses iOS devices as remote controls to control BLE devices. 1. Lantern: can be used to control the color change of the lantern, with multiple scene modes to choose from 2. Timing: You can turn on and off lights and music at regular intervals 3. Fan: The speed of the fan can be controlled and timed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fansio at 4.3 against i's 2.4. Fansio also leads on ratings volume (96 vs 26). i's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Fansio holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Fansio's written reviews are positive against 12% of i's.
Fansio ships an update every 11 months, i every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fansio | i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (96 ratings) — better | 2.4 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better | 11.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 225 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HKC-US, LLC. | 鹏 姜 |
Customer experience
Fansio
i
In-app purchases
Fansio
No in-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
