Comparison

iWoofer Pro vs BroadLink

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

Head to head
About

iWoofer Pro

Control your wireless subwoofer's DSP functions with this app. It offers low-latency, pro-grade room correction without needing an external microphone. The system features an open hardware design for flexible integration.

Highlights
  • Wireless subwoofer DSP control
  • Intuitive DSP function management
  • Low latency FIR/IIR filtering
  • Pro-grade minimum phase FIR room correction
  • No external microphone required
  • Open hardware design
Features
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The iWoofer Pro is a wireless subwoofer DSP control system with opened hardware design. The app allows control plenty of DSP functions in an intuitive manner. Low latency (2.5mS FIR + 2.5mS IIR filtering and ADC/DAC = 5mS total) pro grade minimum phase FIR room correction algorithm. No external mic required.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Intelligent power control
  • Lighting control
  • IR and RF remote control
  • Security and sensor integration
  • Scene creation
  • Zero configuration device setup
Features
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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.

Screenshots

iWoofer Pro4 screens
BroadLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BroadLink at Free against iWoofer Pro's $4.99. BroadLink also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). iWoofer Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

BroadLink is free to download; iWoofer Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BroadLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of iWoofer Pro's written reviews are positive against 58% of BroadLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWoofer Pro ships an update every 6 months, BroadLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iWoofer Pro versus BroadLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWoofer ProBroadLink
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (13 ratings)4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews57.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings132.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARTEM KHLYUPINBroadlink Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

iWoofer Pro

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%

BroadLink

All ratings2,574 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative35.3%

Bugs and requests

iWoofer Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

iWoofer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

BroadLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWoofer Pro free?
iWoofer Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BroadLink free?
BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iWoofer Pro or BroadLink?
BroadLink is rated higher. iWoofer Pro averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while BroadLink averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.
Do iWoofer Pro or BroadLink have ads?
Neither iWoofer Pro nor BroadLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWoofer Pro or BroadLink?
iWoofer Pro ships an update every 6 months, and BroadLink monthly. Most recently, iWoofer Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and BroadLink on October 17, 2026.

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