Comparison

Holmes Fans vs Shippacks

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

Head to head
About

Holmes Fans

Control multiple smart fans remotely. Connect to voice assistants for hands-free operation. Adjust fan speeds and set timers with ease.

Highlights
  • Remote fan control
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Set timers
  • Change fan speeds
  • Control multiple fans
Features
Read full description

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.

About

Shippacks

Features
Read full description

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.

Screenshots

Holmes Fans4 screens
Shippacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Holmes Fans ships an update every 12 months, Shippacks monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Holmes Fans versus Shippacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHolmes FansShippacks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (298 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings298 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB97 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperStar 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
Show 8 more
  • 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

None

Holmes Fans

No in-app purchases

None

Shippacks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Holmes Fans free?
Holmes Fans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shippacks free?
Shippacks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Holmes Fans or Shippacks have ads?
Neither Holmes Fans nor Shippacks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Holmes Fans or Shippacks?
Holmes Fans ships an update every 12 months, and Shippacks monthly. Most recently, Holmes Fans was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shippacks on November 8, 2026.

Other comparisons