# eWeLink vs CarbitLink

The clearest difference is rating: eWeLink at 2.7 against CarbitLink's 2.2. eWeLink also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 7%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eWeLink sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CarbitLink sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

eWeLink holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 165 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of eWeLink's written reviews are positive against 7% of CarbitLink's.

eWeLink ships an update monthly, CarbitLink every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | eWeLink | CarbitLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158/reviews)** | [2.2 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbitlink-easyconnection/id1476025261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **165** |
| Positive reviews | **27.6% of reviews** | 6.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 274 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035163157) | [亿连(武汉)科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375522639) |

## What reviewers say

### eWeLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158)

This app acts as a central hub for controlling a wide range of smart home devices from multiple brands. It allows for remote operation, scheduling, and integration with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home, as well as IFTTT for advanced automation.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Scheduling and timers, Smart scene creation, Voice assistant integration, Device sharing and grouping, LAN mode operation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 month) | $2.19 | per month |
| 摄像头云服务-月套餐 | $2.19 | per month |
| Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan · Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Prime Plan · Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History (billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Days History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Integrates with Alexa and Google Home
- 👍 Reliable performance
- 👍 Flexible scheduling and automation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Pairing problems
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable device control
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates

**Reported bugs**

- Devices randomly going offline
- Timers and schedules not working as expected
- Inability to select Wi-Fi network during setup
- App login issues and frequent sign-outs
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more smart home platforms
- Improve device sharing and multi-user functionality
- Provide more advanced automation and scheduling options
- Add an offline mode for local device control
- Improve app UI and UX for better usability


### CarbitLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbitlink-easyconnection/id1476025261)

This app mirrors your phone's screen to your car's display, offering features like online navigation, music, and video playback for an enhanced driving experience. It also includes essential in-car functions for safer and more convenient travel.

**Highlights:** Phone screen projection to car, Online navigation with route planning, Online music streaming, Online video playback, Local music playback, Phone call integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music | $1.99 | per month |
| Navigation | $2.99 | per month |
| Google maps Navigation | $2.99 | per month |
| Mapbox_Trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mapbox_Month | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mapbox_Quarter | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mapbox_Year | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good application
- 🚀 Nice and fast
- 🚀 Works as expected on Geely

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 The new update made the sound system very bad
- 🐛 Useless and deceitful app
- 🐛 Terrible app
- 🐛 Garbage app
- 🐛 Netflix doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Music not working
- Mirroring not working after update
- Can't register the app
- Doesn't work on iOS 16 and newer
- Doesn't work with iPhone

**Requested features**

- Add support for Google Maps or Waze
- Add ability to add apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eWeLink free?

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

### Is CarbitLink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eWeLink or CarbitLink?

eWeLink is rated higher. eWeLink averages 2.7 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while CarbitLink averages 2.2 from 165 ratings.

### Do eWeLink or CarbitLink have ads?

Neither eWeLink nor CarbitLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eWeLink or CarbitLink?

eWeLink ships an update monthly, and CarbitLink every 2 months. Most recently, eWeLink was updated on September 24, 2026 and CarbitLink on September 24, 2026.

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