electric imp vs Danby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
electric imp
Connect your devices to the internet with this cloud service and hardware solution. Remotely monitor and control device activity from anywhere. Ideal for manufacturers and makers to integrate internet connectivity into various devices.
- Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity
- Remote device monitoring and control
- BlinkUp™ technology integration
- Device prototyping and development
- Cloud service for device management
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Electric Imp is a combined cloud service and hardware solution that makes it simple to connect your devices to the Internet. With imp connectivity, you can remotely monitor and control the activity of your devices at home or out in the field. Manufacturers and makers can use imp modules to connect a variety of useful devices, ranging from weather indicators and coffee makers to garage door openers and printers, to the Internet. Commercial users of the Electric Imp Platform may also integrate our patented BlinkUp™ technology directly into their own apps. The Electric Imp app enables you to easily connect your prototype imp-enabled devices to the Internet in seconds using BlinkUp. To utilize this app, which is intended for developers, you will need any Electric Imp development device, such as the imp006 Breakout Board (available from https://store.electricimp.com), and an Electric Imp account (sign up at https://impcentral.electricimp.com). Full details on the use of this app can be found at https://developer.electricimp.com/gettingstarted. CAUTION BlinkUp uses flashing light patterns. A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to such light patterns or flashing lights. If you have an epileptic condition, or are otherwise susceptible to flashing or strobing lights, please consult your physician prior to using this app. NOTICE By using this app, you expressly agree to Electric Imp's Privacy Policy (https://electricimp.com/privacy-policy) and Terms of Service (https://electricimp.com/terms-of-service/).
Danby
Manage your home appliances remotely from anywhere. This app allows for voice control, device interworking based on conditions, and easy sharing with family members, all while providing real-time safety alerts.
- Remote appliance control
- Voice control (Amazon Echo, Google Home)
- Device interworking automation
- Family device sharing
- Real-time safety alerts
- Control multiple devices
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Danby Smart. Smart life, smart living • Remotely control home appliances from anywhere • Add and control multiple devices at once with one App • Voice control via Amazon Echo and Google Home • Interworking of multiple smart devices. Devices automatically start/stop working based on temperature, location and time. • Easily share devices among family members • Receive real-time alerts to ensure safety
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: electric imp at 78% against Danby's 17%. electric imp also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). Danby's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
electric imp holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Danby has 80 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of electric imp's written reviews are positive against 17% of Danby's.
electric imp ships an update every 2 months, Danby every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | electric imp | Danby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.4 (80 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 17.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 80 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | electric imp incorporated | Danby Products Limited |
Customer experience
electric imp
Danby
Bugs and requests
electric imp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Danby
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when selecting device
- Scheduled tasks not executing properly
- Incorrect outdoor temperature display
- Frequent app logout issues
Requested features
4 requests- Integration with Alexa and Google Home
- Ability to set custom temperature ranges
- Improved scheduling functionality
- Notification settings for when unit is full or needs maintenance
In-app purchases
electric imp
No in-app purchases
Danby
No in-app purchases
