Broan vs DFC@Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Broan
Remotely manage your smart range hood's features, including fan speed and lighting. Integrate with voice assistants like Alexa and Google for hands-free operation. Compatible with iOS 12.4 and higher.
- Remote control of range hood features
- Voice control via Alexa and Google Assistant
- Fan speed adjustment
- Lighting control
- iOS 12.4+ compatibility
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Using this app with your Broan-NuTone Kitchen range hood you are able to remotely control all the features of your range hood. Shut it down once the fume is gone without having to leave the table. The app is the gateway to voice control over Alexa and Google voice. The SoftTouch App is compatible with phones: IOS version 12.4 or higher. Please contact our customer support or follow the link to the help menu in your app if you experience any difficulties.
DFC@Home
This platform connects with compatible smart faucets and steam systems. It allows remote activation, personalized control profiles, and integration with voice assistants for a customized experience.
- Remote product activation
- Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Personalized control profiles
- Custom task containers with VoiceIQ™
- Manage steam systems
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*A compatible connected Delta® or Brizo® product is required to effectively use this app* DFC@Home™ is a powerful platform that integrates with connected Brizo® and Delta® products. Depending on which product(s) you own, you can customize your controls within the app, and start your products remotely. App Features: - Control your Delta and Brizo products with your Amazon Alexa® or Google® Assistant voice assistants - Start your products remotely via the mobile app. - Program, manage and personalize profiles for your steam system. - Create custom containers for your most frequent tasks with VoiceIQ™ technology Compatible Products: - Brizo VoiceIQ® Faucets - Brizo Mystix™ Transcendent Steam Systems - Delta VoiceIQ® Faucets - Delta SteamScape™ Deluxe Steam Systems
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DFC@Home at 4.3 against Broan's 3.0. DFC@Home also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (120 vs 6). Broan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.4). 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.
DFC@Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DFC@Home has 120 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Broan ships an update every 8 months, DFC@Home every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Broan | DFC@Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 4.3 (120 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 120 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 403 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broan-NuTone, LLC. | DELTA FAUCET COMPANY |
Customer experience
Broan
DFC@Home
In-app purchases
Broan
No in-app purchases
DFC@Home
No in-app purchases
