Comparison

UniFi vs mydlink

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

Head to head
About

UniFi

Manage your home or business IT network from a single interface. Easily set up WiFi, monitor traffic, secure your network with VPN, and gain insights with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Centralized network management
  • WiFi setup and configuration
  • Traffic routing
  • Single-tap VPN access
  • Client and network analytics
Features
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The UniFi app simplifies home and business IT by providing a central management interface where you can easily scale, monitor, and optimize every aspect of your network. UniFi offers: • Simple WiFi setup and configuration • Intuitive traffic routing • Secure, single-tap VPN access • Detailed client and network analytics

About

mydlink

Monitor your home remotely with real-time camera feeds, motion alerts, and cloud recording. Automate appliances with schedules and voice commands via Google Assistant or Alexa. Offers enriched features and an intuitive user experience for smarter home management.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera viewing
  • Motion and sound detection alerts
  • Cloud video recording
  • Appliance control (on/off)
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Voice control with Google Assistant/Alexa
  • Rich notifications with snapshots
Features
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Important Notes • The revamped mydlink app offers more intelligent, customizable, and intuitive smart home automation, as well as improved user experience, enriched features and increased usability. We want to ensure all users get optimal experience, in order to achieve this, the mydlink app will no longer support iOS versions below 10.3.4. If you are currently using iOS 10.3.4 or below we recommend you upgrade your mobile operating system as soon as possible. • Older D-Link cameras (DCS-xxxL and DCS-xxxxL) can still be used with the new mydlink app, but advanced functionality such as Cloud Recording and Automation will not be supported. • The new mydlink app does not support mydlink™ Home devices (DCS-935LH, DCS-8200LH, DSP-W110, DSP-W215, DCH-S150, DCH-S160, DCH-S220, DCH-G020, DCH-Z110, DCH-Z120). • The new mydlink app does not support setup and control of D-Link Wi-Fi router devices. To install and control these devices, follow the accompanying instructions on the router packaging and manual With the new mydlink app, smart home control is now Smarter, Simpler, and More Compatible. You can view your home monitoring cameras in real-time, be alerted and record video when motion or sound is detected, turn appliances on/off, as well as set schedules and automations to make your life easier. All from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. Your Home, Only Smarter NEW RICH NOTIFICATIONS* • See and do more right from your lock screen • Get clear snapshots, open live-views, and call designated contacts** in one tap NEVER MISS A MOMENT WITH CLOUD RECORDING • Save motion and sound-triggered video footage to the cloud, and watch it anywhere, anytime • Filter recordings by Event Type, Date, Device, and Location WORKS WITH THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT, ALEXA • Use voice commands to bring up live-views from a camera on your Chromecast and Echo Show, or turn your lights, fans, and other appliances on or off SET IT AND FORGET IT WITH SCHEDULING • Wake up to freshly-brewed coffee every morning • Walk into your brightly-lit home every evening after work --- Cloud Recording Paid Plans(Price for reference only, local currencies applies) Basic Event recording, 7 days and up to 3 cameras. USD $2.49 Monthly, USD $24.99 Yearly Premium Event recording, 14 days and up to 5 cameras USD $4.99 Monthly, USD $49.99 Yearly Pro Event recording, 30 days and up to 10 cameras USD $9.99 Monthly, USD $99.99 Yearly --- Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Terms of Use https://www.mydlink.com/termsOfUse

Screenshots

UniFi4 screens
mydlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UniFi at none against mydlink's 10. UniFi also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (47% vs 24%). mydlink's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. mydlink sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. UniFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for UniFi against 4.5 for mydlink. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 45K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of UniFi's written reviews are positive against 24% of mydlink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniFi ships an update fortnightly, mydlink every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
UniFi versus mydlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniFimydlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25K ratings) — better4.5 (45K ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews — better24.1% of reviews
Number of ratings25K45K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbiquiti Inc.D-Link International

Customer experience

UniFi

All ratings24,566 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews763 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.7%

mydlink

All ratings44,887 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive24.1%
Neutral15.0%
Negative61.0%

User reviews

UniFi

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Convenient remote management
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable performance
  • 👍 Excellent network visibility and control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 🔍 Missing advanced configuration options
  • 🔍 Inconsistent UI between app and web interface
  • 🔍 Lacking some features compared to web interface
  • 🔍 Unreliable notifications and alerts

mydlink

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent video quality
  • 👍 Easy setup and installation
  • 🔒 Reliable home security
  • 💡 Useful for monitoring pets/kids

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity and app crashes
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to competitors
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud storage

Bugs and requests

UniFi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App unable to connect to local controller
  • Incorrect device status and client information
  • Frequent sign-outs and login issues
  • Speed test and throughput data not working
  • Topology view showing incorrect network layout

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable dashboard and widgets
  • Ability to set time-based data usage reports
  • Support for local-only network management
  • Improved 2FA and authentication experience
  • Apple Watch app for emergency reboots

mydlink

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firmware updates causing camera failures
  • Cloud recording issues and missing clips
  • Unreliable motion detection and notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • 24/7 continuous recording option
  • Multi-account management

In-app purchases

None

UniFi

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

mydlink

Subscriptions10
  • Lite-Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Basic-Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Premium-Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Premium-Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro-Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Lite-Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Pro Plus-Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Basic-Yearly3 Months trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium-Yearly3 Months trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro-Yearly3 Months trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is UniFi free?
UniFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mydlink free?
mydlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UniFi or mydlink?
UniFi is rated higher. UniFi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while mydlink averages 4.5 from 45K ratings.
Do UniFi or mydlink have ads?
Neither UniFi nor mydlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniFi or mydlink?
UniFi ships an update fortnightly, and mydlink every 3 months. Most recently, UniFi was updated on October 30, 2026 and mydlink on October 30, 2026.

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