INVmate II vs BroadLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
INVmate II
This app showcases a company's commitment to innovation and reliability in electric equipment. It highlights their dedication to high-quality products, consumer needs, and environmental consciousness, aiming to enhance living standards globally.
- Company history and evolution
- Core business principles
- Product categories
- Global presence and partnerships
- Commitment to quality and environment
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"Innovation & Reliability, in products, services, talented people, and responsibility in business relations, are creating the scenery for Inventor to set The Conditions for a better world! ● Inventor, ""A first - class Company"" From our beginnings as a small trading company, back in1966, Inventor has evolved to a first-class corporation in the industry of electric equipment. Our discoveries, inventions and breakthrough products have allowed us to be an innovator, who is constantly pushing the industries forward. Our success is driven by three basic principles 1. High quality products 2. Consumer’s needs 3. Environmentally conscious ● Inventor, ""An everyday experience"" Our innovations in electric appliances is an everyday experience for people around the world. Via our devotion, to create superior products and services across all areas of expertise, we strive to enhance the quality of living. ● Inventor, ""A global partner"" On time delivery, of high advanced technology products, reliability and loyalty are the basis of our successful commercial activity in more than 50 countries for more than 10 years. Continuous development, of product portfolio & well designed after sales program, are the factors affecting our business growth, through a highly satisfied partner network. Products Air Conditioners – Dehumidifiers – Electric Heaters – Freezers – Refrigerators"
BroadLink
Manage all your smart home devices from one place, anywhere in the world. Control lighting, appliances, security, and more with intelligent automation and one-button scene control. Features zero-configuration setup for compatible devices.
- Remote device management
- Intelligent power control
- Lighting control
- IR and RF remote control
- Security and sensor integration
- Scene creation
- Zero configuration device setup
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The new BroadLink super app lets you manage all BroadLink and compatible products in your home from anywhere in the world at any time, enjoying smart life style with intelligent power control, lighting control, IR and RF remote control, security protection, sensors, home appliances, etc. With BroadLink app, you can easily set triggers for interaction or scenes for one-button control of multiple devices. Also new FastCon technology is adopted in BroadLink app which enables you to add FastCon compatible devices without configuration process (Zero Configuration). If you have any questions, please click the "Feedback" Button in the "Help and Feedback" of the App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BroadLink at 4.3 against INVmate II's 1.0. BroadLink also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 19%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). INVmate II's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BroadLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of INVmate II's written reviews are positive against 58% of BroadLink's.
INVmate II ships an update every 7 months, BroadLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INVmate II | BroadLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inventor | Broadlink Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
INVmate II
BroadLink
User reviews
INVmate II
From 3 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 App works well
- 💡 Useful features like timer and notifications
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and login issues
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to device settings
- 📺 Small text and UI elements
BroadLink
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well with Alexa
- 💡 Consolidates multiple remotes
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Intuitive app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable device pairing
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔧 Difficult setup process
- 🔧 Confusing user interface
Bugs and requests
INVmate II
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to add/remove devices
- Unreliable Wi-Fi connectivity
- Frequent log-outs and login issues
Requested features
3 requests- Homekit and Alexa integration
- Humidity history and analytics
- Widget and Siri Shortcuts support
BroadLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- Scenes not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes
- Devices going offline randomly
- Alexa integration issues
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to customize button layouts
- Integration with more smart home platforms
- Improved scheduling and automation features
- Temperature display in Fahrenheit
- Backup and restore functionality
In-app purchases
INVmate II
No in-app purchases
BroadLink
No in-app purchases
