Comparison

Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) vs Air Conditioner Control App

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

Head to head
About

Smart Air Conditioner(CAC)

Remotely manage your Samsung Smart Air Conditioner from your smart device. Turn your AC on or off from anywhere, ensuring comfort and peace of mind. Arrive home to a perfectly cooled environment.

Highlights
  • Remote AC control
  • Turn AC on/off remotely
  • Pre-cool your home
  • Check AC status remotely
  • Compatible with specific models
Features
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■ Introduction You can control your Samsung Smart Air Conditioner with this application. You never have to worry that you accidently left the air conditioner on, since you can easily turn it off from outside the house with your smart device. Furthermore, you can turn it on before you arrive so you always enter a cool house. ■ This feature is only applicable to the cassette and ducted type Samsung air conditioner models.

About

Air Conditioner Control App

Control your air conditioner remotely from your phone. Adjust settings, power on/off, and set the perfect temperature from anywhere with an internet connection. Enjoy a smarter, more convenient lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Remote AC control
  • Power on/off
  • Adjust settings
  • Set temperature
  • Intuitive interface
  • Smart lifestyle convenience
Features
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Easily control all your Air Conditioner (AC) devices remotely! With our Universal AC Remote, you can manage your air conditioner from your phone, no matter where you are, as long as you have an internet connection. Effortlessly power your AC on or off, adjust settings, and set the perfect temperature. The intuitive interface makes it simple to create a comfortable environment and enjoy the convenience of a smart lifestyle—all from your device! Pricing may vary by country, and charges will be converted to your local currency based on your residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and you will be informed of the cost. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a-S6BCTqPYr94z2OVCwgBMl5buT5iVdxX7xs293WEQw/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J7WJFTjsFzyiNbjZeKlaXgri1QPZ5RsS4XzQDm7bX9c/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Smart Air Conditioner(CAC)4 screens
Air Conditioner Control App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Air Conditioner Control App at 4.5 against Smart Air Conditioner(CAC)'s 3.0. Air Conditioner Control App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (59 vs 5). Smart Air Conditioner(CAC)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Air Conditioner Control App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Conditioner Control App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Conditioner Control App has 59 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) ships an update every 22 months, Air Conditioner Control App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) versus Air Conditioner Control App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Air Conditioner(CAC)Air Conditioner Control App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)4.5 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings559 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Preston Rice

Customer experience

Smart Air Conditioner(CAC)

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive8.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative86.9%

Air Conditioner Control App

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%

Bugs and requests

Smart Air Conditioner(CAC)

Reported bugs

40 issues
  • Crashes every time while doing Wi-Fi settings
  • Collapses when login details are sent
  • Constantly crashes
  • App crashes every time
  • App crashes when opening system
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  • App has not worked in over 12 months
  • App closes repeatedly after two-step verification
  • Wifi settings not working
  • App not updated
  • Stopped working since iOS15
  • App crashes the second you login
  • App stopped working recently
  • App just closes whenever air conditioner is selected
  • Every time Apple releases an update it doesn’t work
  • Logs in and only has demo play functionality
  • App crashes
  • Takes over 15 seconds to send a command
  • App is not working in IOS15
  • No longer works
  • Can’t get it to connect
  • Latest version has problems finding Aircon unit
  • Only works on out of home connection
  • Timer settings never work
  • In home function not working on Apple
  • App doesn't save login details
  • Scheduling randomly disappears
  • Cannot connect to air conditioner
  • Does not work
  • Changing settings in the app doesn't do anything
  • Daily issues connecting
  • User authentication error
  • Cannot see the device
  • Transfer failed when setting up Wi-Fi
  • Not working anymore after iOS8 upgrade
  • Keeps entering demo mode since moving to iOS8
  • No device found
  • Out of home feature does not work
  • App doesn't work outside of home
  • Out-of-home mode doesn't work
  • Out-of-home feature doesn't work

Requested features

8 requests
  • Update the app
  • Fix bugs
  • Ensure compatibility with modern devices
  • Add fingerprint login
  • Remove in-home/out-of-home option
Show 3 more
  • Improve user experience
  • Add zone control
  • Rebuild the app from scratch

Air Conditioner Control App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Smart Air Conditioner(CAC)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Air Conditioner Control App

Subscriptions1
  • airConditionerWeeklyTrial3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) free?
Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air Conditioner Control App free?
Air Conditioner Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) or Air Conditioner Control App?
Air Conditioner Control App is rated higher. Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Air Conditioner Control App averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.
Do Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) or Air Conditioner Control App have ads?
Neither Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) nor Air Conditioner Control App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) or Air Conditioner Control App?
Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) ships an update every 22 months, and Air Conditioner Control App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Air Conditioner(CAC) was updated on October 29, 2026 and Air Conditioner Control App on October 24, 2026.

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