Comparison

Yale View vs Link2Home Pro

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

Head to head
About

Yale View

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
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Features: · Multi-Channel Viewing with up to 4 cameras on your screen simultaneously · Live Video streaming from your DVR directly to your Smartphone or Tablet device anytime, anywhere when connected to Wifi, 3G or 4G. · Playback recordings from your DVR · Receive notifications when your DVR detects activity · Take photos and video clips in the app from live and recorded video · Supports SV-4C Wired Kit, SV-4C WiFi Kit and SV-8C Kit CCTV Systems, SV-DB Outdoor WiFi Cameras, and SV-DAFX-W/SV-DAFX-W_EU All-in-one Cameras Please Note: • Other manufactures DVR’s ARE NOT supported by the App. • This app uses a data stream that will connect to your DVR via Wifi or 3G/4G. When using 3G/4G connection you mobile phone service provider will likely consider the video footage from your DVR as “downloads” and will contribute to any download usage and limits your mobile phone data plan you have. If you exceed your plan limits you may incur further additional charges. Please consult your service provider regarding the use of video streaming and the impact this may have on your data allowances. Yale will not be responsible for any charges you may incur for usage of this App.

About

Link2Home Pro

Control smart home devices like sockets, cameras, and lights remotely. Receive motion detection alerts and manage your home environment with automation features. View live camera feeds and communicate through two-way audio.

Highlights
  • Remote device control (sockets, lights)
  • Live camera streaming (indoor/outdoor)
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Customizable lighting scenes
  • Location-based automation
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At Link2Home, we make products that are attractive, helpful and easy to use and our app enhances this experience. Control your Link2Home devices, switch on and off your sockets, see inside and outside your home with our cameras, control your environment with our lights and receive alerts from our doorbells and never miss a visitor. Receive notifications on your phone or tablet whenever motion is detected from an applicable device. Link2Homes, smart function and the location of your phone allow you to do the right thing automatically, turning on the lights when you arrive home using your location, send alerts through the app and via text when motion is detected and much much more… Link2Home Cameras Indoor and Outdoor The security cameras that let you see your home on your phone, inside and out. - Receive alerts when there's activity and respond to get someone's attention. (alarm* and two way audio) - See what you've missed with snapshots of previous activity - Check in anytime with clear 1080p HD video  - Record video straight to memory card**, the cloud*** or your device when using the app Link2Home Doorbells See who’s knocking. - 24/7 video streaming means that you’ll never miss a moment. - See what you've missed with snapshots of previous activity - Notifies you about visitors, even if they don’t ring the bell. - HD Talk and Listen lets you have a seamless conversation with someone at your door. Link2home lights Control your lighting though voice and in app - Turn your lights on and off, dim and change the colour  - Set scenes for quick changes such as “movie time” or “work time” - Make sure the lights are off when not at home or activate lights through the smart function or with timers for extra automation and security Some features require a working Internet connection, and Wi-Fi   *alarm function available on floodlight camera devices **memory card no included *** cloud storage is additional purchase through the app

Screenshots

Yale View4 screens
Link2Home Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yale View at 4.8 against Link2Home Pro's 4.0. Yale View also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yale View holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale View has 34 ratings behind it against 5, 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 63% of Link2Home Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yale View ships an update every 4 months, Link2Home Pro every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yale View versus Link2Home Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYale ViewLink2Home Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (34 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB222 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAssa Abloy LtdLink2Home Technology Co, Limited.

Customer experience

Yale View

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative25.1%

Link2Home Pro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%

Bugs and requests

Yale View

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • 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
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  • WiFi connection failures during setup
  • QR code recognition issues
  • Sound response timeout during pairing
  • Notifications not working or inconsistent
  • App logs out users when another device logs in
  • Recording in SD quality despite HD setting
  • Push notifications failing on some devices
  • Help tips appearing on every app launch
  • Unable to clear notifications within app
  • Incompatibility with iOS 18
  • Export functionality failing
  • Touch ID not working on some devices
  • Memory corruption alerts at specific times
  • Cannot format SD card via app
  • Video playback not syncing with notifications

Requested features

15 requests
  • 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
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  • Time-lapse or variable playback speed
  • Cloud backup option
  • Better notification management
  • iPad-optimized version
  • Manual night mode control
  • Easier video deletion and management
  • Ad-hoc monitoring without scheduling
  • Better integration with smart home systems
  • Improved detection region setup with better instructions
  • Dropbox or cloud storage integration

Link2Home Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yale View

No in-app purchases

None

Link2Home Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yale View free?
Yale View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link2Home Pro free?
Link2Home Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yale View or Link2Home Pro?
Yale View is rated higher. Yale View averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Link2Home Pro averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Yale View or Link2Home Pro have ads?
Neither Yale View nor Link2Home Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yale View or Link2Home Pro?
Yale View ships an update every 4 months, and Link2Home Pro every 6 months. Most recently, Yale View was updated on October 22, 2026 and Link2Home Pro on October 18, 2026.

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