Comparison

AlwaysSafe vs mydlink

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

Head to head
About

AlwaysSafe

Monitor your security system remotely. View live camera feeds, playback recorded video clips, and capture still images. Supports multiple cameras simultaneously and allows for two-way audio communication on compatible systems.

Highlights
  • Live camera viewing
  • Playback recorded video
  • Capture still images
  • Multi-camera support
  • Save clips to phone
  • Listen and talk back
Features
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Security in the Palm of your Hands Check on your Security System from wherever you are. Playback stored recordings on your mobile device See Live View of your cameras. Playback video clips Capture single and multi still images to save to your device Supports multicamera viewing at the same time Save clips to your phone. Listen & talk back on supported systems

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

AlwaysSafe4 screens
mydlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: mydlink at 4.5 against AlwaysSafe's 2.1. mydlink also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 65) and review sentiment (24% vs 10%). AlwaysSafe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. AlwaysSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mydlink holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mydlink has 45K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of AlwaysSafe's written reviews are positive against 24% of mydlink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlwaysSafe ships an update every 7 months, mydlink every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AlwaysSafe versus mydlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlwaysSafemydlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (65 ratings)4.5 (45K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.7% of reviews24.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6545K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwann Communications Pty LtdD-Link International

Customer experience

AlwaysSafe

All ratings65 ratings
Positive18.5%
Neutral13.8%
Negative67.7%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative79.9%

mydlink

All ratings44,887 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews460 reviews
Positive24.1%
Neutral15.0%
Negative60.9%

User reviews

AlwaysSafe

From 65 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 🔒 Great for older systems
  • 👍 AlwaysSafe app works well at home

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Landscape mode doesn't work
  • 🐛 Connection issues, fails to connect
  • 🐛 Playback and recording issues
  • 🐛 Push notifications not working
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes

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

AlwaysSafe

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Landscape mode not working after iOS 18 update
  • App crashes when trying to connect to WiFi
  • Playback not working, can't view recorded videos
  • Push notifications stopped working
  • App freezes and becomes unusable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Update app to support latest iOS versions
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve remote/mobile connectivity
  • Fix push notification issues
  • Enhance playback and recording features

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

AlwaysSafe

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 AlwaysSafe free?
AlwaysSafe 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, AlwaysSafe or mydlink?
mydlink is rated higher. AlwaysSafe averages 2.1 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while mydlink averages 4.5 from 45K ratings.
Do AlwaysSafe or mydlink have ads?
Neither AlwaysSafe nor mydlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlwaysSafe or mydlink?
AlwaysSafe ships an update every 7 months, and mydlink every 3 months. Most recently, AlwaysSafe was updated on October 14, 2026 and mydlink on October 15, 2026.

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