Comparison

BroadLink vs Party Spinner

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

Head to head
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.

About

Party Spinner

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a digital spinner for party games. It's a standalone utility designed to keep your games interactive and fun without needing a physical spinner. Enjoy seamless gameplay directly from your wrist.

Highlights
  • Digital spinner for party games
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
  • No physical spinner required
  • Interactive gameplay
  • Easy to use from wrist
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No Spinner? No Problem! Whether the dog chewed up your spinner, it’s gone missing, or you want to focus on playing with others instead of just spinning, Party Spinner has you covered! Turn your Apple Watch into a handy spinner with Party Spinner, the perfect companion for a party game. Designed exclusively for Apple Watch, Party Spinner is a standalone app that brings the fun directly to your wrist. Whether you’re at home or anywhere you gather with your friends, you’ll always have a spinner ready to keep the game going. How to Use: • Install Party Spinner directly from the App Store on your Apple Watch. • Spin right from your wrist – no extra equipment needed! Make your game nights more interactive and fun with Party Spinner - a spinner you can use while joining in the action! Download it now and dive into the fun with everyone!

Screenshots

BroadLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BroadLink at 4.3 against Party Spinner's 2.4. BroadLink also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 23) and review sentiment (58% vs 47%). Party Spinner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

BroadLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of BroadLink's written reviews are positive against 47% of Party Spinner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BroadLink ships an update monthly, Party Spinner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BroadLink versus Party Spinner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadLinkParty Spinner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better2.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better23
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadlink Co.,LtdPavlo Ignatov

Customer experience

BroadLink

All ratings2,574 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative35.3%

Party Spinner

All ratings23 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative60.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%

Bugs and 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

Party Spinner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BroadLink

No in-app purchases

None

Party Spinner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BroadLink free?
BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Party Spinner free?
Party Spinner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BroadLink or Party Spinner?
BroadLink is rated higher. BroadLink averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Party Spinner averages 2.4 from 23 ratings.
Do BroadLink or Party Spinner have ads?
Neither BroadLink nor Party Spinner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BroadLink or Party Spinner?
BroadLink ships an update monthly, and Party Spinner every 2 months. Most recently, BroadLink was updated on October 15, 2026 and Party Spinner on October 3, 2026.

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