Comparison

Zephyr Connect vs SHARP HOME

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zephyr Connect

Remotely manage your Zephyr range hood from any location. Integrate with smart home assistants, receive filter cleaning reminders, and access product support. Purchase replacement filters and view how-to videos.

Highlights
  • Remote range hood control
  • Smart home integration (Alexa, Google Home)
  • Filter cleaning notifications
  • Forgot to turn off notifications
  • Purchase replacement filters
  • Access product information and videos
Features
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Control your Zephyr range hood remotely using the Zephyr Connect app and seamlessly integrate it with your Amazon Alexa or Google Home smart speaker. View detailed product information and receive notifications when it is time to clean your filters or if you forgot to turn off your range hood. Enhanced support features make it easy to get in contact with Zephyr product support and provides quick access to how-to videos. Key Features • Control your range hood remotely from anywhere. • Enable enhanced features, such as the Clean Air Function with turns your hood on every four hours for ten minutes to clean the air. • Receive important status notifications. • Purchase replacement filters via links to our online store. • Easily access product information including warranty expiration dates and how-to videos. Please check the zephyronline.com website for a list of Zephyr Connect compatible models. zephyronline.com/customer-care/faqs

About

SHARP HOME

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SHARP HOME is an app designed to connect to services that make Sharp's IoT appliances more convenient. You can remotely control cooking appliances, check their status, and receive notifications. Home : You can view the list of registered devices and make various settings. Timeline : You can check the history of notifications from devices and services. Spotlight : You can read articles related to appliances.

Screenshots

Zephyr Connect3 screens
SHARP HOME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zephyr Connect at every 2 months against SHARP HOME's every 8 months. Zephyr Connect also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Zephyr Connect against 1.0 for SHARP HOME. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zephyr Connect has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zephyr Connect ships an update every 2 months, SHARP HOME every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zephyr Connect versus SHARP HOME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZephyr ConnectSHARP HOME
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (15 ratings)1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZephyr VentilationSharp Corporation

Bugs and requests

Zephyr Connect

Reported bugs

48 issues
  • App crashes immediately on open
  • App does not open on current iOS versions
  • Bluetooth pairing fails repeatedly
  • Loses pairing with Alexa
  • Requires password reset frequently
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  • Code entry window obscures code
  • Cannot connect to internet (WiFi)
  • Cannot connect to Bluetooth
  • App crashes on startup
  • App no longer opens
  • QR code not found or not working
  • Unit number does not exist
  • Controls do nothing
  • App locks up during loading
  • Bluetooth light flashes but app won't connect
  • App shows incorrect fan/light status
  • Zephyr skill needs monthly re-enabling and errors out
  • Customer service has no answers
  • App requires frequent re-logging in
  • App claims credentials invalid after a while
  • Cannot get numeric keyboard to show up for code entry
  • App doesn't remember usernames or passwords
  • App tells you username already registered when creating new account
  • Units shipped without WiFi card
  • Peripheral needed for proper connection
  • App crashes from time to time
  • App setup crashes
  • Customer support link on App Store is broken
  • App freezes during loading
  • No Lutron support
  • App is a 'B' product
  • Setup does not work, no QR code on manual or hood
  • Model number incorrect error message
  • Bluetooth connection is awful
  • App is insulted by setup
  • Mobile app setup is a mess
  • Expensive garbage
  • App is useless
  • App is a piece of crap
  • App is terrible, frustrating, ridiculous
  • App is currently useless
  • App is absolute junk
  • App is terrible and frustrating
  • App is not maintained / Non-functional
  • App is a waste of time
  • App is a money grab
  • App is a bad joke
  • App is a disaster

Requested features

10 requests
  • Fix app crashes
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity
  • Ensure compatibility with latest iOS versions
  • Allow multiple units per account
  • Improve password management compatibility
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  • Provide a working QR code scanner
  • Update app for current OS versions
  • Invest in better hardware and software specialists
  • Ensure WiFi card is included
  • Improve app stability and user interface

SHARP HOME

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zephyr Connect

No in-app purchases

None

SHARP HOME

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zephyr Connect free?
Zephyr Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHARP HOME free?
SHARP HOME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zephyr Connect or SHARP HOME?
Zephyr Connect and SHARP HOME are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Zephyr Connect or SHARP HOME have ads?
Neither Zephyr Connect nor SHARP HOME shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zephyr Connect or SHARP HOME?
Zephyr Connect ships an update every 2 months, and SHARP HOME every 8 months. Most recently, Zephyr Connect was updated on October 22, 2026 and SHARP HOME on October 25, 2026.

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