Comparison

Daikin SKYFi vs SAL PIXIE

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

Head to head
About

Daikin SKYFi

Control your Daikin ducted air conditioner remotely from your iOS device. Manage standard functions like temperature and fan speed, set timers, and monitor indoor/outdoor temperatures. Supports zone control and light commercial systems.

Highlights
  • Remote On/Off control
  • Temperature and fan speed adjustment
  • Mode of operation selection
  • Easy set timers
  • Zone damper control
  • Indoor/outdoor temperature display
  • Wi-Fi access point functionality
Features
Read full description

Control your Daikin Ducted Air Conditioner from your iOS device. This app, in conjunction with Daikin’s BRP15A61 Wi-Fi Interface (SKYFi) will provide the majority of functions already available via the Daikin wall mounted remote control panel. Standard functions such as On/Off, temperature, fan speed and mode of operation are easily set or monitored via the App. Additional functions such as easy set timers, configuration settings, Dealer contact details and maintenance functions are also provided. If a Daikin Zone Controller is fitted to the air conditioner, the naming and remote control of zone dampers is also supported. Depending on the model of air conditioner, indoor and outdoor temperature is also displayed. If you do not have a home or local Wi-Fi network available, the SKYFi interface will act as a Wi-Fi Access Point and support a single Wi-Fi connection from your iOS device (provided the iOS device is within range). If you do have a home or local Wi-Fi network available, the SKYFi interface can be easily configured from the App to join your home or local Wi-Fi network by entering the Wi-Fi network ID and password. In this configuration, multiple iOS devices can access the air conditioner while retaining their Wi-Fi access to other devices on the network. If the home or local Wi-Fi network has permanent connection to the Internet, it is possible to control the air conditioner from anywhere in the world where Internet access is available to your iOS device. There is no Daikin subscription cost for this service, however local network access charges may apply. This application requires a compatible Daikin Air Conditioner fitted with Daikin Wi-Fi Remote Control Interface BRP15A61. The zone control functionality also requires the Daikin Air Conditioner to be fitted with a Daikin Zone Controller (model BRC24Z4, BRC24Z8, BRC230Z4 or BRC230Z8) along with associated zone control dampers. The interface and App also supports Daikin light commercial (Sky Air) split systems such as under-ceiling and cassette models. If the indoor unit has a swing louver function, the App will recognise this and provide an additional air flow direction button and indication symbol. Compatible Daikin Air Conditioners are most ducted split systems and light commercial systems less than 10 years old.

About

SAL PIXIE

Control your smart home devices with this app. It allows you to configure and manage lighting, fans, appliances, and more. Create custom scenes and schedules for automated home control.

Highlights
  • Control smart home devices
  • Configure lighting, fans, appliances
  • Create custom scenes
  • Set up schedules
  • Manage individual devices and groups
Features
Read full description

Make your home smart simply with PIXIE. The SAL PIXIE App is used to control the PIXIE smart home range of devices from SAL National Pty Ltd. The SAL PIXIE app delivers an intuitive in-home control experience, using the Bluetooth on your mobile device to connect to your mesh of PIXIE devices installed. The SAL PIXIE App puts the home owner in charge of their smart home with the ability to configure and control PIXIE enabled lighting, fans, appliances, garage doors, automatic gates, motorised blinds and more. The SAL PIXIE App enables control of individual PIXIE devices and groups of devices, provides the ability to create and recall scenes and run schedules at any time of the day or night according to the user’s needs. Users can start small with a few rooms and expand the smart home experience when budgets allow, or go all-in day one by installing PIXIE smart home devices to control compatible components in their home and use the SAL PIXIE app for setup and control of the PIXIE smart home system. Simple. Smart. Home. PIXIE.

Screenshots

Daikin SKYFi1 screens
SAL PIXIE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SAL PIXIE at 59% against Daikin SKYFi's 13%. Daikin SKYFi's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). 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 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Daikin SKYFi versus SAL PIXIE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaikin SKYFiSAL PIXIE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews59.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaikin Australia Pty LtdSAL Nationwide Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Daikin SKYFi

Written reviews54 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative83.3%

SAL PIXIE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.9%

In-app purchases

None

Daikin SKYFi

No in-app purchases

None

SAL PIXIE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Daikin SKYFi free?
Daikin SKYFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAL PIXIE free?
SAL PIXIE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Daikin SKYFi or SAL PIXIE have ads?
Neither Daikin SKYFi nor SAL PIXIE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daikin SKYFi or SAL PIXIE?
Daikin SKYFi ships an update every 5 weeks, and SAL PIXIE every 5 weeks. Most recently, Daikin SKYFi was updated on August 17, 2026 and SAL PIXIE on September 15, 2026.

Other comparisons