Comparison

VTi HomeMate vs LinknLink

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

Head to head
About

VTi HomeMate

Control smart home devices like lights, TVs, and cable boxes remotely. Schedule actions, create custom scenes, and manage your connected devices with this radio frequency control hub.

Highlights
  • Control lights, TV, and cable boxes
  • Radio frequency control
  • Remote access
  • Timers and schedules
  • Scene creation
Features
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Your VTi Smart Hub goes beyond controlling your Vertilux Shades, you can also control your lights, TV, cable box...since this is also a radio frequency control device.Remote Access , Timers/Schedules, Scenes and other available features.

About

LinknLink

This app enables seamless interaction and interconnection between smart hardware devices via your mobile phone. It offers features like customized smart scenes, intelligent linkage, and time-based automation for a connected lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Customized smart scenes
  • Intelligent linkage
  • Time plan settings
  • Account sharing
  • Hierarchical management
  • Multi-language support
Features
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LinknLink is more than a smart home control app. Powered by a built-in AI Agent, it brings 1,500+ device brands, Home Assistant, and everyday lifestyle services into one unified experience. Control devices, create automations, manage your home, and get help using natural language. LinknLink works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Matter, SmartThings, and other major smart home platforms. KEY FEATURES 1. Control 1,500+ Device Brands Manage lights, air conditioners, curtains, locks, sensors, cameras, and more across different brands, protocols, and ecosystems — all from one app. • 20+ popular brands can be added directly without an extra gateway • More third-party brands can be connected through HomeClaw • No Home Assistant knowledge is required 2. Built-in AI Agent Simply tell LinknLink what you want to do. The built-in AI Agent can help you: • Control devices • Create scenes and automations • Schedule tasks • Answer setup and usage questions • Diagnose device and system issues • Assist with general everyday tasks No separate AI service or complicated setup is required. 3. Create Automations with Natural Language Forget complex rule builders. Just say: “Turn off the living room lights and lower the AC at 10 PM every night.” LinknLink understands your intent and creates the corresponding scene, schedule, or automation automatically. 4. Fast Local Control and Free Remote Access Connected devices can be controlled locally for faster and more reliable response. You can also access and manage your home remotely without an additional subscription. • Third-party devices require HomeClaw for free remote access 5. A Home That Learns Your Routine LinknLink can gradually understand your habits, preferences, and daily routines, then suggest useful automations to make your home more comfortable, efficient, and responsive. 6. Clean and Customizable Interface The modern card-based interface makes devices, rooms, and functions easy to understand and control. Customize card layouts and room styles to create an experience that fits your home. 7. Native Home Assistant Integration Connect LinknLink to your Home Assistant instance and import existing devices without adding them again. Home Assistant users can enjoy simpler mobile control, remote access, and AI Agent features. • Devices in Home Assistant on HomeClaw can support free remote access after being imported into LinknLink 8. Bridge Devices Across Platforms Bridge connected devices, including devices imported from Home Assistant, to Matter, Apple Home, or Samsung SmartThings. Continue controlling and automating them in the ecosystem you already use. 9. More Than Smart Home Control LinknLink also supports useful lifestyle services, including sports updates, radio, shopping lists, and more. It is not only a smart home app, but an AI assistant designed around everyday home life. 10. Built for the Connected Future Future support for CarPlay will help connect your car, phone, and home. Prepare lights, curtains, and air conditioning before you arrive, making every return home more comfortable. Bring your devices, automations, platforms, and everyday services together with LinknLink — one app for a smarter, simpler, and more connected home. 11.Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 12. Service Agreement: https://app-service-chn-566c4736.linklinkiot.com/appfront/v1/webui/app-h5-subscribe_agreement_linklink-1036/ Privacy Policy:https://app-service-chn-566c4736.linklinkiot.com/appfront/v1/webui/app-h5-privacy_policy_linklink-1675/

Screenshots

VTi HomeMate4 screens
LinknLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LinknLink at 3.1 against VTi HomeMate's 2.0. LinknLink also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). VTi HomeMate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, 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. LinknLink sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. VTi HomeMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LinknLink holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of VTi HomeMate's written reviews are positive against 42% of LinknLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VTi HomeMate ships an update every 7 months, LinknLink every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VTi HomeMate versus LinknLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVTi HomeMateLinknLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (22 ratings)3.1 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews42.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB286 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVertilux LimitedHangzhou LinkLink Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

VTi HomeMate

All ratings21 ratings
Positive19.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral22.2%
Negative66.7%

LinknLink

All ratings44 ratings
Positive47.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative48.1%

Bugs and requests

VTi HomeMate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LinknLink

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Cannot complete account setup/home location
  • Firmware updates broke device functionality
  • App crashes when selecting county location
  • App crashes when clicking on any device
  • App stops working/controlling devices
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  • Servers are often down
  • Login issues
  • Registration process fails
  • Setup process is difficult and error-prone
  • Bug with Home Assistant firmware
  • Sensor detection range decreased after firmware update
  • Custom notification sound not possible
  • Submenus displayed in Chinese
  • Temperature gauge locked to Celsius
  • Sensors added via app don't show up on gateway
  • Devices stop reading sensors at random times
  • Gateway turns off randomly
  • Devices intermittently disconnect from WiFi
  • EHub sensitivity too high
  • IR controller features do not work
  • Repetitive notifications sent
  • Product reboots constantly
  • App broken with iOS 18 update

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit button icons and titles
  • Add custom notification sound
  • Add sensitivity adjustment for eHub
  • Improve location options for smaller cities
  • Fix IR controller features

In-app purchases

None

VTi HomeMate

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

LinknLink

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Screen$0.991 Year
  • 2 Screen$1.991 Year
  • ISG Monthly$1.991 Month
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  • 3 Screen$2.991 Year
  • 4 Screen$3.991 Year
  • 5 Screen$4.991 Year
  • 500MB$19.991 Year
  • ISG Year$19.991 Year
  • 1GB$29.991 Year
  • 3GB$59.991 Year

Questions

Is VTi HomeMate free?
VTi HomeMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinknLink free?
LinknLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VTi HomeMate or LinknLink?
LinknLink is rated higher. VTi HomeMate averages 2.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while LinknLink averages 3.1 from 51 ratings.
Do VTi HomeMate or LinknLink have ads?
Neither VTi HomeMate nor LinknLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VTi HomeMate or LinknLink?
VTi HomeMate ships an update every 7 months, and LinknLink every 2 weeks. Most recently, VTi HomeMate was updated on November 6, 2026 and LinknLink on November 3, 2026.

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