Comparison

Cuby Smart vs PAICast

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

Head to head
About

Cuby Smart

Transform your split air conditioner into a smart device. Control and program your AC remotely from your smartphone, set schedules, monitor temperature and humidity, and receive alerts for energy savings and potential issues.

Highlights
  • Remote AC control
  • Customizable schedules
  • Real-time temperature/humidity monitoring
  • Customizable alerts
  • Energy saving features
  • Voice assistant integration
Features
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IMPORTANT: To control you A/C you first need to purchase a Cuby. You can buy one in www.cubysmart.com. Control and Program you Split Air Conditioner from anywhere in the world using your Smartphone. No Installation required, just place your Cuby somewhere in the room, add it to the App and you are set. You will now have all the functions of the original remote control in your smartphone and more. Schedules: Set time and day when you want your A/C to turn ON or OFF and at which temperature. This feature is available for all Air Conditioners since it's handled by the Cuby. Sleep: Cuby turns off you A/C after the selected time automatically. Graphs: View temperature, relative humidity and use graphs in real time. Alerts: Setup Remote notifications. Cuby can Alert you when the temperature or Relative Humidity go out of range. When there is a power loss or when the Internet connection is lost and when you leave your A/C ON by mistake. Save Energy: If you forgot to turn your A/C OFF Cuby will alert you and you will be able to turn in OFF wherever you are. Monitor remotely the temperature and relative humidity in real time. Cuby is compatible with all Split type Air Conditioners. Works with Alexa and Google Home.

About

PAICast

Features
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Scan the QR code for network configuration, and the device can perform the mirror function after networking。 1. After downloading the app, open the code scanning function in PAICast for networking. After the network connection is successful, the mobile phone and Xiaopai projector will be in the same LAN. 2. In the same LAN state, you can use the Same screen function to cast . 3. PAICast has the function of operating PAICast on the device page, including: viewing network information, restoring factory settings, problem feedback, upgrading, adjusting resolution status, and closing and opening the projector sound. 4. The function of remote control module in PAICast is mainly used to control the volume and progress of playing. At the same time, you can use app to exit the projector interface and return to the projector home page.

Screenshots

Cuby Smart4 screens
PAICast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cuby Smart at every 6 weeks against PAICast's every 9 months. PAICast's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cuby Smart ships an update every 6 weeks, PAICast every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cuby Smart versus PAICast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuby SmartPAICast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArteko深圳小湃科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

Cuby Smart

No in-app purchases

None

PAICast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cuby Smart free?
Cuby Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAICast free?
PAICast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cuby Smart or PAICast have ads?
Neither Cuby Smart nor PAICast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cuby Smart or PAICast?
Cuby Smart ships an update every 6 weeks, and PAICast every 9 months. Most recently, Cuby Smart was updated on November 1, 2026 and PAICast on November 7, 2026.

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