Cuby Smart vs PAICast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote AC control
- Customizable schedules
- Real-time temperature/humidity monitoring
- Customizable alerts
- Energy saving features
- Voice assistant integration
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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.
PAICast
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Cuby Smart | PAICast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arteko | 深圳小湃科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
Cuby Smart
No in-app purchases
PAICast
No in-app purchases









