Comparison

Optoma ControlQ vs BroadLink

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

Head to head
About

Optoma ControlQ

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ControlQ is a Optoma AIO APP control Software, helping you control their AIO LED display via a more convenient and faster way. User can switch the existed contents freely including videos and images, and upload your ideal one to play.

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

Optoma ControlQ3 screens
BroadLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Optoma ControlQ at 8.1 against BroadLink's 15.6. On price, 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

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Optoma ControlQ versus BroadLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptoma ControlQBroadLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.6K — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptoma CorporationBroadlink Co.,Ltd

Bugs and requests

Optoma ControlQ

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

Optoma ControlQ

No in-app purchases

None

BroadLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optoma ControlQ free?
Optoma ControlQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BroadLink free?
BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Optoma ControlQ or BroadLink have ads?
Neither Optoma ControlQ nor BroadLink shows ads.

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