Comparison

BroadLink vs Geeklink Smart Partner

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

Geeklink Smart Partner

This application offers a redesigned user experience for interacting with intelligent home hardware. It enables enhanced control over multiple devices, supports customizable scenarios with multiple conditions, and includes a built-in voice assistant for a more comfortable and intelligent living experience.

Highlights
  • Redesigned user interface
  • Multi-host intelligent coverage
  • Scenario support with multiple conditions
  • Home security modes
  • Built-in voice control assistant
  • Siri Shortcuts and Widgets support
  • Support for multiple device types
Features
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Newly designed new version of the App to improve user experience. Humanized interaction with intelligent hardware through the App. Bring you a comfortable, fun and intelligent life experience. App Features: 1. The App is designed with new interaction and easy operation. 2. Based on the expansion of the central control of the home, the cooperation of multiple hosts can achieve a wider area of intelligent coverage. 3. Scenarios support multiple startup conditions and multiple constraints. 4, Simple and effective home security mode, divided into four modes of going out, going home, night and disarming. 5, Built-in voice control assistant. 6, Support Siri Shortcuts and Widgets. 7, Supports multiple device types.

Screenshots

BroadLink3 screens
Geeklink Smart Partner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BroadLink at 58% against Geeklink Smart Partner's 0%. BroadLink also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2.7. 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: 58% of BroadLink's written reviews are positive against 0% of Geeklink Smart Partner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BroadLink ships an update monthly, Geeklink Smart Partner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BroadLink versus Geeklink Smart Partner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadLinkGeeklink Smart Partner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadlink Co.,LtdGuangzhou Geeklink Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

BroadLink

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

Geeklink Smart Partner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Geeklink Smart Partner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BroadLink

No in-app purchases

None

Geeklink Smart Partner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BroadLink free?
BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Geeklink Smart Partner free?
Geeklink Smart Partner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BroadLink or Geeklink Smart Partner?
BroadLink is rated higher. BroadLink averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Geeklink Smart Partner averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do BroadLink or Geeklink Smart Partner have ads?
Neither BroadLink nor Geeklink Smart Partner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BroadLink or Geeklink Smart Partner?
BroadLink ships an update monthly, and Geeklink Smart Partner every 2 months. Most recently, BroadLink was updated on September 25, 2026 and Geeklink Smart Partner on September 6, 2026.

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