BroadLink vs SmartBlindsEU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote device management
- Intelligent power control
- Lighting control
- IR and RF remote control
- Security and sensor integration
- Scene creation
- Zero configuration device setup
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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.
SmartBlindsEU
Control your home's smart blinds directly from your smartphone. This app enables two-way Bluetooth communication for precise control and monitoring of blind positions and battery levels. Automate your blinds with timers and group controls without needing a separate power station.
- Two-way Bluetooth communication
- Check blind position
- Monitor battery charging
- Control multiple blinds
- Group automation
- Set multiple timers
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The Smart Blinds application is used for two-way communication with the Smart Blinds device. Control the blinds at home with your smartphone. You do not need a separate power station, as in other Smart Home solutions. Bilateral Bluetooth 4.2 communication between Smart Blinds and telephone -Checking the position of the roller in the application -Control of battery charging in the application -Operation multiple reels simultaneously Automation with roller groups -Possibility to set multiple timers for each reel The application uses a secure, double-encrypted ECC connection. To control the blinds you need a Smart Blinds device, to buy on smartblinds.pl
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BroadLink at 58% against SmartBlindsEU's 0%. BroadLink also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). SmartBlindsEU's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BroadLink ships an update monthly, SmartBlindsEU every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BroadLink | SmartBlindsEU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broadlink Co.,Ltd | BAMAR POL SP Z O O |
Customer experience
BroadLink
SmartBlindsEU
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
SmartBlindsEU
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BroadLink
No in-app purchases
SmartBlindsEU
No in-app purchases
