# MyDyson™ vs Anker eufy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyDyson™ at none against Anker eufy's 10. MyDyson™ also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 18%). Anker eufy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anker eufy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MyDyson™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MyDyson™ against 4.6 for Anker eufy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 72K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of MyDyson™'s written reviews are positive against 18% of Anker eufy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyDyson™ | Anker eufy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydyson/id993135524/reviews) | **[4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36K | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | **29.4% of reviews** | 17.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #88 | **#30** |
| Size | 840 MB | 800 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dyson Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/419584437) | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) |

## What reviewers say

### MyDyson™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydyson/id993135524)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Anker eufy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #44 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This comprehensive app unifies control for all your smart home devices, including security cameras, robot vacuums, baby monitors, and pet feeders. Manage your home, monitor your health, and care for your family and pets from a single, intuitive platform.

**Highlights:** Unified smart home device control, Home security monitoring, Smart cleaning device management, Health data syncing, Baby and pet monitoring, Privacy-focused local encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic (1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to install and set up
- 🔒 Secure local storage, no cloud subscription
- 👍 Clear and responsive app interface
- 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and motion detection
- 🚀 Quick live video streaming and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and false alerts
- 🔋 Inconsistent battery life, shorter than claimed
- 🐛 Buggy app with freezing, crashing, and syncing issues
- 🔒 Concerns over recent data sharing revelations
- 💡 Lacking advanced features like scheduling and multi-camera management

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly going offline with no warning
- Playback timeline and event markers not working as expected
- Notifications not reliably triggering for important events
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS and Android versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set schedules for cameras and security modes
- Option to disable persistent in-app ads and promotions
- Improved geofencing functionality and reliability
- Bulk video download and management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyDyson™ free?

MyDyson™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anker eufy free?

Anker eufy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyDyson™ or Anker eufy?

Anker eufy is rated higher. MyDyson™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Anker eufy averages 4.6 from 72K ratings.

### Do MyDyson™ or Anker eufy have ads?

Neither MyDyson™ nor Anker eufy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyDyson™ or Anker eufy?

MyDyson™ ships an update fortnightly, and Anker eufy fortnightly. Most recently, MyDyson™ was updated on November 5, 2026 and Anker eufy on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MyDyson™ or Anker eufy?

MyDyson™ currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Anker eufy at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*