Holmes Fans vs TinyTime · App
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.
TinyTime · App
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It takes a village. TinyTime helps you actually use it. Stop coordinating care through group texts and last-minute calls. TinyTime makes it simple to organize help from your trusted circle — for your kids, pets, or loved ones. ------- How it works 1. Create a request Choose the date, time, and who needs care. 2. Your village is notified Trusted contacts get a text or app notification with a secure link. 3. Confirm and you’re covered See who’s available and choose what works best — all in one place. ------- Why parents and caregivers love TinyTime * Request help in seconds * No group text chaos * See availability ahead of time * Get responses in one place * Confirm coverage instantly ------- Built for real life TinyTime works for: * Child care (date nights, pickups, school breaks) * Pet care (walks, feeding, travel coverage) * Loved ones (check-ins, rides, ongoing support) Because asking for help shouldn’t feel hard. TinyTime helps you stay connected, reduce stress, and make everyday coordination easier — with the people you already trust. 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: Holmes Fans at none against TinyTime · App's 2. Holmes Fans also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). TinyTime · App's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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. TinyTime · App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Holmes Fans asks for nothing beyond the download.
Holmes Fans ships an update every 12 months, TinyTime · App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Holmes Fans | TinyTime · App |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Star Elite Inc. | Kyle Hatcher |
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
TinyTime · App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Holmes Fans
No in-app purchases
TinyTime · App
- TinyTime – Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- TinyTime – Yearly1 Month trial$59.991 Year
Questions
Is Holmes Fans free?
Is TinyTime · App free?
Do Holmes Fans or TinyTime · App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Holmes Fans or TinyTime · App?
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