Comparison

ActronConnect vs PSA Centrii

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

Head to head
About

ActronConnect

Control your ActronAir Ducted Air Conditioner remotely via your iPhone or iPad. Adjust settings like temperature, modes, and zones from anywhere with internet access. Schedule operations with a 24-hour timer.

Highlights
  • Wireless AC control
  • Remote status check
  • Mode selection (cool, heat, fan, auto)
  • Temperature adjustment
  • Zone control
  • 24-hour timer
Features
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The ActronConnect App allows you to wirelessly control your ActronAir Ducted Air Conditioner using your IPhone™, IPad™, IPad Mini™; IPod™ device. ActronConnect allows you to control your air conditioner whether you are at home or away wherever Internet connectivity is available. It allows you to check the status of your air conditioner, turn it on or off, select modes (cool/heat/fan only/auto), change temperatures, turn zones on or off, adjust fan speeds and set 24hour timers. This is compatible with selected ActronAir Ducted air conditioner models installed with an ActronConnect module. Visit www.actronair.com.au for compatibility. Compatible with IPhone™ 4th Generation and above; IPad™ 3rd Generation and above; IPod™ 4th Generation and above; IPad mini. Currently Compatible with iOS 6.1.3 or later devices only.

About

PSA Centrii

This app provides safety and security for families by allowing remote control and communication with IoT-enabled devices. It enables users to manage multiple smart devices, automate interactions, share access with family, and receive real-time alerts.

Highlights
  • Remote device communication and control
  • Manage multiple IoT devices
  • Smart automation control
  • Share devices with family
  • Real-time alerts
  • Easy device pairing
Features
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We have designed this app to provide safety and security for you and your family. Our aim is to develop a range of products to make your life easier, provide security and save you time. The PSA Centrii app will allow you to: (for applicable IoT-enabled products) * Remotely communicate & control devices * Add and control multiple devices with one App * Interact between multiple smart devices using Smart Automation control. * Easily share devices among family members * Receive real-time alerts * Easily & quickly pair devices to the PSA Centrii App

Screenshots

ActronConnect4 screens
PSA Centrii3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PSA Centrii at 33% against ActronConnect's 6%. PSA Centrii also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). ActronConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

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

ActronConnect ships an update every 12 months, PSA Centrii every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
ActronConnect versus PSA Centrii: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActronConnectPSA Centrii
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews5.6% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB190 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperActronAir PTY LimitedPSA Products Pty Ltd

Customer experience

ActronConnect

Written reviews71 reviews
Positive5.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative91.5%

PSA Centrii

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

ActronConnect

Reported bugs

71 issues
  • Cannot find air conditioner
  • App crashes
  • App doesn't sync with unit
  • App says connected but doesn't work
  • App cannot get an IP address
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  • Servers keep having issues
  • App constantly loses connection
  • App is flaky, unsure if connected
  • App fails to connect to system
  • App constantly drops out
  • Trying to reconnect says successful but still does not work
  • App crashed again
  • App doesn't work half the time
  • App doesn't work
  • ACM unit does not connect to wifi
  • App either doesn't connect or instructions don't make it to AC
  • Zone controllers lose sense of where they are
  • App shows system not turned on when it is
  • App has been buggy for years
  • App doesn't work most of the time
  • App regularly can't talk to server
  • App doesn't stay connected
  • Requires AC to be reconfigured but still doesn't connect
  • App doesn't work
  • App drops out very often
  • Cannot reconnect, says check wifi internet
  • App has barely worked over the years
  • Failed to stay connected to wifi network
  • Needs a reset each time to reconnect
  • App drops out
  • Changes in temp or zone on/off have terrible lag
  • Disconnects often and takes time to reconnect
  • ESP mode cannot be enabled from the app
  • App is abandoned
  • App stopped working a year ago
  • ActronConnect Wifi shows no internet connection
  • App developers haven’t kept up with IOS
  • Timer doesn’t sync with existing timer on wall unit
  • App doesn’t work with unit after update
  • App does not utilise the full iPhone XS Max screen
  • Latest update is broken
  • App no longer loads individual zones
  • App thinks wall unit is off when it's on
  • App displays completely different data to main controller
  • App never works consistently
  • App won't connect at all
  • App forgets to connect
  • App is broken
  • Network is never identified
  • App crashes during use
  • App has never worked properly
  • App keeps displaying no internet connection
  • App syncs up with unit only half the time
  • App is nothing but a remote on/off button
  • App uses dated Cordova html wrapper
  • App drops out randomly
  • Will not reconnect to wifi
  • App indicates AC is on but nothing happens
  • App reverts to previous settings
  • App no longer registers on WiFi
  • App is rubbish and unreliable
  • App syncs up with the unit only about half the time
  • App doesn’t respond to the unit
  • App is clunky
  • App is next to useless
  • App is not fit for purpose
  • App is now crashing during use
  • App is very basic
  • App no longer loads individual zones
  • Functionality is broken on latest update
  • App doesn't fill the screen

Requested features

20 requests
  • Auto scheduling
  • Apple HomeKit support
  • 24 hour and 7 day timers
  • Energy consumption data (kW per hour)
  • Cooling then fan only mode
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  • Dark mode
  • Integration with Google and Siri
  • Ethernet connection option
  • API for home automation
  • Improve UI and features
  • Update layout for iPhone
  • Make app available for newer iPhones
  • Full screen utilization on newer iPhones
  • Zone temperature control
  • ESP mode control
  • Scheduling from app
  • Owner location on/off control
  • Environmental control
  • Control multiple systems
  • See current house temperature without turning on AC

PSA Centrii

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ActronConnect

No in-app purchases

None

PSA Centrii

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActronConnect free?
ActronConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PSA Centrii free?
PSA Centrii is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ActronConnect or PSA Centrii have ads?
Neither ActronConnect nor PSA Centrii shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActronConnect or PSA Centrii?
ActronConnect ships an update every 12 months, and PSA Centrii every 3 months. Most recently, ActronConnect was updated on October 6, 2026 and PSA Centrii on September 15, 2026.

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