Holmes Fans vs Shippacks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Holmes Fans
Control multiple smart fans remotely. Connect to voice assistants for hands-free operation. Adjust fan speeds and set timers with ease.
- Remote fan control
- Voice assistant integration
- Set timers
- Change fan speeds
- Control multiple fans
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Holmes Smart Fans Control multiple fans from anywhere. The Holmes Smart fan application easily connects to your favorite voice assitant for easy voice control. Set timers, change speeds and much more.
Shippacks
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Introducing Shippacks, your ultimate solution for seamless package delivery. With Shippacks, sending and receiving parcels has never been easier. Whether you're a busy professional, an online seller, or someone who frequently sends gifts to loved ones, Shippacks simplifies the entire delivery process from start to finish. Shippacks boasts a user-friendly interface designed to streamline every step of your delivery journey. Track your package in real-time, our intuitive app puts convenience at your fingertips. Say goodbye to long wait times and tedious paperwork – Shippacks automates the process, saving you time and hassle. Whether you're sending a small package across town or shipping internationally, Shippacks ensures that your parcels reach their destination safely and efficiently. Download the Shippacks app today and experience the future of package delivery. Say hello to convenience, reliability, and peace of mind with Shippacks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shippacks at monthly against Holmes Fans's every 12 months. 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.
Holmes Fans ships an update every 12 months, Shippacks monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Holmes Fans | Shippacks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (298 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 298 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Star Elite Inc. | Shippacks LLC |
Bugs and requests
Holmes Fans
Reported bugs
13 issues- App requires internet connection for no apparent reason
- Fan sounds like it's straining on lower speeds
- Fan doesn't work well using IOS
- iPhone doesn't locate or connect to fan
- Cannot disable fan beep from the app
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- App refuses to connect to fan
- Bad Bluetooth connection, won't let fan connect to phone
- Wi-Fi doesn't connect
- App and Google Assistant is bugged
- App crashes when trying to link to Google Assistant
- App reroutes back to Holmes app when connecting to Google Home
- Wi-Fi connectivity requires a cloud account and does not work without internet
- Does not work with HomeAssistant
Requested features
5 requests- Add "off time" or duration option to schedules
- Allow disabling fan beep from the app
- More personalized scheduling (e.g., for pets)
- Change time selection to regular time (e.g., 9:30pm) instead of military time
- Toggle button on main page to turn off all fans at once
Shippacks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Holmes Fans
No in-app purchases
Shippacks
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Holmes Fans free?
Is Shippacks free?
Do Holmes Fans or Shippacks have ads?
Which is updated more often, Holmes Fans or Shippacks?
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