# mydlink vs Cardog

The clearest difference is rating: Cardog at 5.0 against mydlink's 4.5. Cardog also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). mydlink's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). 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. Cardog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cardog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mydlink has 45K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

mydlink ships an update every 3 months, Cardog every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mydlink | Cardog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydlink/id1311150377/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardog/id6745766069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 165 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D-Link International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435747871) | [Samuel Sullivan Delgobbo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812824816) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cardog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardog/id6745766069)

This app provides comprehensive automotive knowledge and management tools for car owners. It offers smart vehicle search, market intelligence, personal garage management, recall information, and fuel tracking. Utilize AI insights to make informed decisions throughout the car buying and ownership journey.

**Highlights:** Smart vehicle search with advanced filters, Real-time market intelligence and pricing, Personal garage for vehicle management, Comprehensive recall and safety database, Fuel price tracking and comparison, AI-powered automotive advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mydlink free?

mydlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cardog free?

Cardog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mydlink or Cardog?

Cardog is rated higher. mydlink averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Cardog averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do mydlink or Cardog have ads?

Neither mydlink nor Cardog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mydlink or Cardog?

mydlink ships an update every 3 months, and Cardog every 7 months. Most recently, mydlink was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cardog on September 15, 2026.

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