# Yale View vs BroadLink

The clearest difference is rating: Yale View at 4.8 against BroadLink's 4.3. Yale View also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). BroadLink's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 34) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Yale View holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Yale View's written reviews are positive against 58% of BroadLink's.

Yale View ships an update every 4 months, BroadLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yale View | BroadLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yale-view/id1347163576/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 57.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 174 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Assa Abloy Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/575474169) | [Broadlink Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/714823084) |

## What reviewers say

### Yale View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yale-view/id1347163576)

View live and recorded video from compatible DVR systems on your smartphone or tablet. Monitor up to four cameras simultaneously, receive activity alerts, and capture photos or video clips directly within the app. Remote access is available via Wi-Fi or cellular data.

**Highlights:** Multi-channel viewing (up to 4 cameras), Live video streaming, Playback recorded footage, Activity detection notifications, Capture photos and video clips, Supports specific Yale CCTV systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📷 Excellent picture quality and clarity
- ⚙️ Easy installation and setup
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🔔 Reliable motion detection alerts
- 🌙 Strong night vision performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔌 Poor connectivity issues
- 🎨 Outdated and unintuitive user interface
- 👥 Only one user can log in simultaneously

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing saved videos
- Loading stuck at 99% with playback errors
- Freezing during live stream or playback
- Motion detection triggering on day/night transitions
- Timeline out of sync with actual recording time

**Requested features**

- Multiple simultaneous user logins
- Flexible video playback scrubbing (not just hourly)
- Dark mode for the app
- Integrated single app for all Yale products
- Faster video loading and playback


### BroadLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well with Alexa
- 💡 Consolidates multiple remotes
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Intuitive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable device pairing
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔧 Difficult setup process
- 🔧 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Scenes not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes
- Devices going offline randomly
- Alexa integration issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize button layouts
- Integration with more smart home platforms
- Improved scheduling and automation features
- Temperature display in Fahrenheit
- Backup and restore functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yale View free?

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

### Is BroadLink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yale View or BroadLink?

Yale View is rated higher. Yale View averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while BroadLink averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Yale View or BroadLink have ads?

Neither Yale View nor BroadLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yale View or BroadLink?

Yale View ships an update every 4 months, and BroadLink monthly. Most recently, Yale View was updated on October 22, 2026 and BroadLink on October 29, 2026.

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