Comparison

MyDyson™ vs Ember

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

Head to head
About

MyDyson™

Control and monitor a range of Dyson home appliances, including vacuums, air purifiers, hair dryers, and lighting. Schedule cleaning, track air quality, access styling guides, and personalize your audio experience. Get expert help and integrate with smart home assistants.

Highlights
  • Schedule and track robot vacuum cleans
  • Monitor air quality and filter life
  • Access hair styling guides and tips
  • Control audio settings and sound exposure
  • Adjust lighting brightness and color temperature
  • Integrate with smart home assistants
Features
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Floorcare Enjoy effortless home cleaning with the Dyson robot or a cordless vacuum. - Schedule and track cleans, choose modes for each room, and set areas to avoid for your robot. - Learn how much dust your robot has removed and view scientific proof of a deep clean. - Access step-by-step guides for setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance to keep your Dyson cordless vacuum and wet floor cleaner in top condition. Compatible with a wide range of Dyson floor care machines, including the Dyson 360 Vis Nav™ robot vacuum, V15™, V8™, V12™, Gen5detect™ vacuum cleaners, and the Wash G1™ wet cleaner. Air treatment Manage your Dyson air purifier, humidifier, and fan to take control of the air quality around you. - Control airflow speed, oscillation, Auto mode, Sleep timer, temperature, and humidity remotely. - Monitor air quality data to track your exposure to pollutants. - Gain insights into your home environment with monthly air quality reports. - Track filter life and receive alerts, to easily order replacements, ensuring your machine performs at its best. Compatible with a wide range of Dyson purifiers, purifying fan heaters, purifying fans, and purifying humidifiers. Hair care Get the most out of your Dyson hair care device with the MyDyson™ app – your must-have companion for effortless and elevated styling. - Watch our styling guides to achieve your desired look with your hair dryer, multi-styler, and straightener. - Create your hair profile to get the best results with i.d. curl™ and for tailored content. - Set up your personalized curling routine to create perfect curls with your Airwrap i.d.™. - Elevate your skills with insider tips from celebrity stylists and our Beauty experts. Connected features, such as i.d. curl™, are available with Airwrap i.d.™. The app also supports styling guides, tailored content, and hair profile for both Airwrap i.d™ and non-connected devices: Airwrap™, Supersonic™, Airstrait™, and Corrale™. Audio Get the app to enjoy the best audio experience with your Dyson headphones - Cycle between Isolation mode, Transparency mode, and Off. - Choose from three equalizer presets to get your perfect sound. - Track your sound exposure or enable the safe volume limiter to look after your hearing. - Discover the full range of ear cushions and outer caps for your Dyson OnTrac™ headphones. Compatible with Dyson OnTrac™ and Dyson Zone™ headphones. Lighting Transform your space with intelligent lighting that adapts to your lifestyle. - Adjust brightness and color temperature settings to create your perfect environment. - Select a preset mode – Relax, Study, and Precision – to match your task, mood, or time of the day. - Set timers and schedules to automatically turn lights on or off. Compatible with Dyson Solarcycle Morph™ desk and Dyson Solarcycle Morph™ floor. More features Build your smart home Connect your Dyson product with Siri, Alexa, and Google Home for seamless integration.* Get help Speak to a Dyson Expert, explore user guides, and solve issues with our troubleshooting tool. Be the first to find out Get notified about special offers, launches, and events before anyone else. Please note, some Dyson machines require a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. Please check specific connection requirements on the Dyson website. If you have any comments you’d like to share on the latest release, you can contact us directly at askdyson@dyson.co.uk. *The functionality of Alexa, Siri, and Google Home may vary depending on the country and product.

About

Ember

This app allows you to precisely control the temperature of your hot beverages using a smart mug. Customize presets, receive notifications when your drink reaches the perfect temperature, and explore recipes. Personalize your mug settings for an enhanced drinking experience.

Highlights
  • Precise temperature control
  • Save temperature presets
  • Beverage recipes and blogs
  • Customizable notifications
  • Manage multiple mugs
  • Personalize mug settings
Features
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At Ember®, we use temperature control to change the world in ordinary (and extraordinary) ways. With an Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug and the Ember app, you can transform your mornings by making hot beverages set to your chosen temperature an everyday reality. Our redesigned Ember app is simple, easy to use, and customizable. Whether you are a first-time user or a long-time customer, get ready for a whole new temperature control experience. The Ember app seamlessly pairs with your Ember products to precisely adjust your favorite hot drinks to your preferred drinking temperature, saves temperature presets, offers recipes, sends notifications when your desired drinking temperature has been reached, and more. Ember App Features: - Control the temperature of your beverage down to the degree - Use your previous temperature setting for a set-it-and-forget-it beverage experience - Manage unlimited paired mugs on an all-new Ember home screen - Find recipes and blogs you can save and share with friends and family in the new Explore section - Receive notifications when your preferred temperature has been reached, or your battery is low - Customize presets for multiple beverages and engage timers - Personalize your mugs with names and adjust the color of the smart LED - Easily switch between °C/°F and control sounds and haptic feedback in the redesigned Account section - Access Ember x Health with Apple Health

Screenshots

MyDyson™4 screens
Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyDyson™ at 4.6 against Ember's 3.3. MyDyson™ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). Ember's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyDyson™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 7.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MyDyson™'s written reviews are positive against 18% of Ember's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyDyson™ ships an update fortnightly, Ember every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MyDyson™ versus Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDyson™Ember
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36K ratings) — better3.3 (7.4K ratings)
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews — better18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36K — better7.4K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size835 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDyson Inc.Ember Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

MyDyson™

All ratings35,954 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1,798 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.2%
Negative59.3%

Ember

All ratings7,424 ratings
Positive54.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative40.6%
Written reviews1,289 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative73.7%

User reviews

MyDyson™

From 36K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless app integration
  • 📊 Detailed air quality monitoring
  • 🔧 Customizable settings
  • ⚡️ Responsive remote control
  • 👍 Easy setup and connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • ⚠️ Unreliable air quality data
  • 🔒 Lack of security/privacy controls
  • 💤 Limited scheduling/automation options
  • 🤔 Confusing UI changes

Ember

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Keeps drink at perfect temperature
  • 🍵 Great for tea and coffee drinkers
  • 🎨 Customizable LED light colors
  • 🔋 Decent battery life when used properly
  • 🤖 Apple Watch app integration

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Requires frequent charging and docking
  • 🔒 Forced account creation and login
  • 🔄 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
  • 🤔 Confusing app UI and controls

Bugs and requests

MyDyson™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to connect devices to app
  • Inconsistent air quality readings
  • Unreliable scheduling and automation
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with certain WiFi networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved historical data tracking
  • Customizable air quality alerts
  • HomeKit/Siri integration
  • Ability to control temperature remotely

Ember

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Mug disconnects from app randomly
  • Firmware update process often fails
  • App doesn't always detect liquid in mug
  • Presets and settings get lost after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Battery level indicator on main screen
  • Improved Apple Watch app functionality
  • Wireless charging option
  • Ability to lock temperature settings
  • Automatic temperature adjustment based on volume

In-app purchases

None

MyDyson™

No in-app purchases

None

Ember

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyDyson™ free?
MyDyson™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyDyson™ or Ember?
MyDyson™ is rated higher. MyDyson™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Ember averages 3.3 from 7.4K ratings.
Do MyDyson™ or Ember have ads?
Neither MyDyson™ nor Ember shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDyson™ or Ember?
MyDyson™ ships an update fortnightly, and Ember every 2 months. Most recently, MyDyson™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ember on September 25, 2026.

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