# fanSync Bluetooth vs HomeLink®

The clearest difference is rating: HomeLink® at 3.5 against fanSync Bluetooth's 2.2. HomeLink® also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 25%). fanSync Bluetooth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HomeLink® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. fanSync Bluetooth asks for nothing beyond the download.

HomeLink® holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of fanSync Bluetooth's written reviews are positive against 40% of HomeLink®'s.

fanSync Bluetooth ships an update every 2 months, HomeLink® every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | fanSync Bluetooth | HomeLink® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-bluetooth/id789781949/reviews) | **[3.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homelink/id1309231139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanimation, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884066079) | [Gentex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102561666) |

## What reviewers say

### fanSync Bluetooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-bluetooth/id789781949)

Control your ceiling fan using your smartphone via Bluetooth. This app allows for convenient operation of compatible fan receivers. Visit the manufacturer's website to learn about purchasing the necessary receiver.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth fan control, Smartphone operation, Compatible receiver required, Manufacturer website for purchase info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works when it works
- 👍 Controls fan and light
- 👍 Easy to use (when functional)
- 👍 Reverses fan direction
- 👍 Connects multiple fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly drops connection
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Stops connecting
- 🐛 Fan disappears from app
- 🐛 Unreliable connection

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- App doesn't conform to basic protocol
- App doesn't rotate
- App doesn't see fans
- App stopped connecting

**Requested features**

- Support for iOS shortcuts
- HomeKit compatibility
- Siri integration
- Save fans instead of searching
- Winter/summer button for fan direction


### HomeLink®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homelink/id1309231139)

This app guides you through programming your vehicle's built-in buttons to control smart home devices like garage doors and gates. It integrates with popular smart home platforms for enhanced in-car automation.

**Highlights:** Program vehicle buttons for home devices, Control garage doors and gates, Integrates with smart home platforms, Activate smart home routines, Bluetooth-enabled control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is fanSync Bluetooth free?

fanSync Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HomeLink® free?

HomeLink® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, fanSync Bluetooth or HomeLink®?

HomeLink® is rated higher. fanSync Bluetooth averages 2.2 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while HomeLink® averages 3.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do fanSync Bluetooth or HomeLink® have ads?

Neither fanSync Bluetooth nor HomeLink® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, fanSync Bluetooth or HomeLink®?

fanSync Bluetooth ships an update every 2 months, and HomeLink® every 5 months. Most recently, fanSync Bluetooth was updated on October 16, 2026 and HomeLink® on October 7, 2026.

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