# Dexel vs BroadLink

The clearest difference is rating: BroadLink at 4.3 against Dexel's 1.0. BroadLink also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 3) and review sentiment (58% vs 33%). Dexel's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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.

BroadLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Dexel's written reviews are positive against 58% of BroadLink's.

Dexel ships an update every 6 weeks, BroadLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dexel | BroadLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexel/id1435982823/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **57.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 221 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tzu-Lung Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/623730215) | [Broadlink Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/714823084) |

## What reviewers say

### Dexel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexel/id1435982823)

View and control IP cameras and smart home devices from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Enjoy live video streaming, remote configuration, and device control without complex network setup.

**Highlights:** Live IP camera viewing, Smart home device control, Remote configuration updates, Pan/tilt control, Digital zoom, Video recording and playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Dexel free?

Dexel 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, Dexel or BroadLink?

BroadLink is rated higher. Dexel averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BroadLink averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Dexel or BroadLink have ads?

Neither Dexel nor BroadLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dexel or BroadLink?

Dexel ships an update every 6 weeks, and BroadLink monthly. Most recently, Dexel was updated on October 18, 2026 and BroadLink on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*