Fan Remote vs Smart Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fan Remote
Transform your Bluetooth device into a remote for your ceiling fan. Control on/off, fan speeds, and light dimming. Offers convenient operation for compatible fan accessories.
- Bluetooth remote control
- Ceiling fan operation
- On/Off fan control
- Variable fan speeds
- Light kit control
- Dimming feature
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Turn your Bluetooth Device into a convenient remote control for your ceiling fan. The “Fan Remote” app when paired with Home Depot’s Universal Bluetooth Remote can operate your fan by turning on/off, change speeds to high, medium, low, and control your light kit including dimming feature. Convenience is at your fingertips with the Bluetooth Fan Remote. Note: Application only works with paired to the Universal Bluetooth Remote available for sale at your local Home Depot store.
Smart Home
Unify control of thousands of smart home devices from various brands. Organize devices by room, automate tasks with custom scenes, and share access with family. Experience a simpler, more connected, and comfortable living space.
- Unified device control
- Support for 7,600+ brands
- Organize by rooms/zones
- Smart automation scenes
- Family sharing of devices
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Take full control of your smart home with ease! This app lets you seamlessly connect and manage over 7,600 brands of smart devices, from lighting and appliances to cameras and sensors... all in one place. Key Benefits: - Unified Control: Manage all your smart devices effortlessly, no matter the brand or type. - Customizable Areas: Organize and control devices by rooms or zones for convenience. - Smart Automation: Create personalized scenes and routines to automate daily tasks. - Family Sharing: Easily share device access with your loved ones for a truly connected home. Simplify your life and enjoy a smarter, more comfortable home. Download now! --------------------- Privacy Policy: https://leostudio.global/policies Terms of Use: https://leostudio.global/policies For technical assistance or other inquiries: support@leostudio.global
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart Home at 4.5 against Fan Remote's 1.5. Smart Home also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 100). Fan Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Smart Home sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Fan Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart Home holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home has 7.9K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Fan Remote's written reviews are positive against 5% of Smart Home's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Fan Remote ships an update every 5 months, Smart Home fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fan Remote | Smart Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (100 ratings) | 4.5 (7.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews — better | 4.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 100 | 7.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #62 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 228 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Fan Remote | LeoStudio Global |
Customer experience
Fan Remote
Smart Home
Bugs and requests
Fan Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Smart Home
Reported bugs
2 issues- Cannot add device without subscription
- Subscription screen keeps appearing
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to use app without subscription
- Clearer pricing and subscription options
In-app purchases
Fan Remote
No in-app purchases
Smart Home
- Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
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- Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
- Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
- Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
- Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
- Yearly Premium$59.991 Year
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- Yearly Premium$79.991 Year
