BroadLink vs SDBplay 2
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.
SDBplay 2
Engage in a variety of international standard game modes with diverse gameplay options. Explore nearly 30 different challenges, including exercises and party games, designed for continuous entertainment.
- Multiple international standard game modes
- 01 games
- Cricket
- Count up
- Bull hunters
- Exercises and party games
- Nearly 30 gameplay types
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We are preparing quite a lot of game content for you. The game provides multiple ways to play international standard events. For example: 01 games, cricket, count up, bull hunters There are also exercises, parties, and nearly 30 kinds of gameplay. Waiting for you to challenge
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BroadLink at 4.3 against SDBplay 2's 2.1. BroadLink also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 14). SDBplay 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. SDBplay 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. BroadLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
BroadLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 14, 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 35% of SDBplay 2's.
BroadLink ships an update monthly, SDBplay 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BroadLink | SDBplay 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better | 2.1 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better | 35.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 625 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broadlink Co.,Ltd | winscend tech limited |
Customer experience
BroadLink
SDBplay 2
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
SDBplay 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BroadLink
No in-app purchases
SDBplay 2
- Handful of coins$0.99
- Pile of coins$2.99
- Stack of coins$4.99
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- Bag of coins$8.99
- Chest of coins$19.99
