Comparison

MyDyson™ vs Winix Smart

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

Winix Smart

Control your air purifier remotely, monitor indoor and outdoor air quality in real-time, and manage filter life. Schedule operation and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote power on/off
  • Fan speed and mode control
  • Scheduling air purifier operation
  • Real-time indoor/outdoor air quality monitoring
  • Filter life tracking and replacement alerts
  • Voice control with Amazon Alexa
Features
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* An integrated Winix Smart App to control Winix Smart Air Purifiers has been released. Winix Smart App requires permissions to the following services: Even if you do not allow optional permissions, you can still use the service limitedly. - Location (optional) : Needed to access your current outdoor air quality location. - Call (optional) : Needed to call customer service. (The Winix Samrt app never performs other functions using the above permission.) # Remote Control from Anywhere - Power on/off - Cycle between low, medium, high, and turbo Fan Speeds - Switch between manual, auto, and sleep Modes - Set your air purifier to run on a daily, weekly, monthly schedule # Real-time Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Information - Monitor air quality in real time to stay in control even if you’re not at home - Track air quality history to better understand your environment # Manage Filters - Displays the percent of remaining filter life - In-app alerts for when it’s time to replace your filter - Connect to Amazon DRS for automatic filter replacements # Works with Amazon Alexa - Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. - Enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands for your Winix Smart Air Purifier. Outdoor air quality – Real-time outdoor air quality information for your current location or search by city Indoor air quality – Displays the current air quality conditions of the room your Winix air purifier is in Schedule – Run your Winix Air Purifier only during certain times by setting a schedule Alexa – Click here to enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands or Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. WINIX Promotion – Stay up to date on current Winix sales & promotions

Screenshots

MyDyson™4 screens
Winix Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Winix Smart at free against MyDyson™'s free with in-app purchases. Winix Smart also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). MyDyson™'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MyDyson™ against 4.6 for Winix Smart. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 34K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of MyDyson™'s written reviews are positive against 20% of Winix Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyDyson™ ships an update fortnightly, Winix Smart monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MyDyson™ versus Winix Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDyson™Winix Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36K ratings)4.6 (34K ratings)
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36K — better34K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size835 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDyson Inc.WINIX INC.

Customer experience

MyDyson™

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

Winix Smart

All ratings34,087 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.8%
Negative69.2%

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

Winix Smart

From 34K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cleans air effectively
  • 🚀 Easy installation
  • 💡 Helpful app features (filter life, air quality monitoring)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns (location access required)
  • 🔍 Unreliable outdoor air quality data
  • 🤖 Buggy and unresponsive app
  • 🤔 Confusing setup process

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

Winix Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Firmware update process issues
  • Inability to connect to WiFi
  • Scheduling features not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve app UI and usability
  • Allow device rearrangement in app
  • Integrate with smart home platforms (HomeKit, Google Home)
  • Provide more detailed air quality information

In-app purchases

None

MyDyson™

No in-app purchases

None

Winix Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyDyson™ free?
MyDyson™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Winix Smart free?
Winix Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyDyson™ or Winix Smart?
MyDyson™ and Winix Smart are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 36K and 34K ratings respectively.
Do MyDyson™ or Winix Smart have ads?
Neither MyDyson™ nor Winix Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDyson™ or Winix Smart?
MyDyson™ ships an update fortnightly, and Winix Smart monthly. Most recently, MyDyson™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Winix Smart on September 25, 2026.

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