# Fan Smart Sync vs Kichler Connects

The clearest difference is rating: Kichler Connects at 4.7 against Fan Smart Sync's 2.2. Kichler Connects also leads on ratings volume (704 vs 147). Fan Smart Sync's advantage is review sentiment (22% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Kichler Connects holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 147 and 704 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Fan Smart Sync's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kichler Connects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fan Smart Sync | Kichler Connects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fan-smart-sync/id938603540/reviews) | **[4.7 (704 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kichler-connects/id1562608091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **704** |
| Positive reviews | **22.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fan Remote](https://appshunter.io/developer/690348397) | [L.D. Kichler CO..THE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205638227) |

## 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


### Kichler Connects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kichler-connects/id1562608091)

Effortlessly manage your outdoor landscape lighting from your smartphone or tablet. Create custom schedules, use preset options that adjust to daylight savings, or control your lights with your voice. Enjoy seamless integration with smart home devices and easy sharing with family members.

**Highlights:** Smartphone and tablet control, Customizable and preset schedules, Location-based and dusk-to-dawn scheduling, Daylight savings time adjustment, Voice control integration, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, On-board memory for offline control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drops connection and doesn't work 90% of the time
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating app to use
- 🤯 Terrible user interface and user experience
- 🤯 Needlessly complex for simple tasks
- 🤯 Difficult to set up and connect

**Reported bugs**

- Schedules and presets not working as expected
- Inability to control lighting system through app or voice assistants
- Inconsistent performance, with lights not turning on/off as scheduled

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple HomeKit
- Simpler and more intuitive app design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fan Smart Sync free?

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

### Is Kichler Connects free?

Kichler Connects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fan Smart Sync or Kichler Connects?

Kichler Connects is rated higher. Fan Smart Sync averages 2.2 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Kichler Connects averages 4.7 from 704 ratings.

### Do Fan Smart Sync or Kichler Connects have ads?

Neither Fan Smart Sync nor Kichler Connects shows ads.

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