# Fan Smart Sync vs fanSync WiFi

The clearest difference is rating: Fan Smart Sync at 2.2 against fanSync WiFi's 1.4. Fan Smart Sync also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 10%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fan Smart Sync holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 147 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Fan Smart Sync's written reviews are positive against 10% of fanSync WiFi's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fan Smart Sync | fanSync WiFi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fan-smart-sync/id938603540/reviews)** | [1.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **22.2% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fan Remote](https://appshunter.io/developer/690348397) | [Fanimation, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884066079) |

## What reviewers say

### Fan Smart Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fan-smart-sync/id938603540)

Effortlessly control your ceiling fan and its light kit directly from your smartphone. Adjust fan speed, dim the lights, and set timers for both fan and light for automated convenience.

**Highlights:** 3-speed fan control, Full range light dimming, Fan timers, Light timers, Smartphone control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with Bluetooth remotes
- 👍 Simple setup for some
- 👍 Controls fan and light
- 👍 Works with specific hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly
- 🐛 Does not connect to fan
- 🐛 Frequent connection loss
- 🐛 Unresponsive buttons

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App closes when trying to use features
- App does not detect fan
- App loses Bluetooth connection frequently
- Timer function has a short timeout

**Requested features**

- Add button to change fan rotation
- Easier way to switch between multiple fans
- Improve Bluetooth connection stability
- Add support for more fan brands
- Provide clear setup instructions


### fanSync WiFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fansync-wifi/id1435773126)

Control your ceiling fan remotely with this app. It enables WiFi connectivity for your fan, allowing operation from anywhere and integration with voice assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home. It also supports SmartThings and IFTTT for broader smart home automation.

**Highlights:** Remote fan control, WiFi receiver compatibility, Voice activation, Smart home integration, IFTTT support, SmartThings integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fans are awesome
- 👍 Works with local WiFi
- 👍 Bluetooth connection works
- 👍 Remote control works fine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't connect
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Syncing problems
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to fans
- App refuses to find fans
- Unable to re-pair or share from old phone
- Sync to WiFi goes offline
- Unable to dim bulbs

**Requested features**

- Add winter/summer button for fan direction
- Remember last fan direction setting
- Add sunrise/sunset times for scheduling
- Add HomeKit support
- Create custom preset settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fan Smart Sync free?

Fan Smart Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is fanSync WiFi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fan Smart Sync or fanSync WiFi?

Fan Smart Sync is rated higher. Fan Smart Sync averages 2.2 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while fanSync WiFi averages 1.4 from 58 ratings.

### Do Fan Smart Sync or fanSync WiFi have ads?

Neither Fan Smart Sync nor fanSync WiFi shows ads.

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