Comparison

Broan 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

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.

Highlights
  • Remote control of range hood features
  • Voice control via Alexa and Google Assistant
  • Fan speed adjustment
  • Lighting control
  • iOS 12.4+ compatibility
Features
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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.

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

Broan4 screens
SHARP HOME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Broan at 12.4 against SHARP HOME's 16.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Broan versus SHARP HOME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroanSHARP HOME
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroan-NuTone, LLC.Sharp Corporation

In-app purchases

None

Broan

No in-app purchases

None

SHARP HOME

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Broan free?
Broan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHARP HOME free?
SHARP HOME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Broan or SHARP HOME have ads?
Neither Broan nor SHARP HOME shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Broan or SHARP HOME?
Broan ships an update every 8 months, and SHARP HOME every 8 months. Most recently, Broan was updated on August 17, 2026 and SHARP HOME on September 14, 2026.

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