# AlwaysSafe vs mydlink

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.

Both are free to download. mydlink sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AlwaysSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlwaysSafe | mydlink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136/reviews) | **[4.5 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydlink/id1311150377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | **24.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) | [D-Link International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435747871) |

## What reviewers say

### AlwaysSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydlink/id1311150377)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite-Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic-Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium-Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium-Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro-Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite-Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus-Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic-Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium-Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro-Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*