# BroadLink vs LampSmart Pro

The clearest difference is rating: BroadLink at 4.3 against LampSmart Pro's 1.6. BroadLink also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 26%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 139). LampSmart Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 139, 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 26% of LampSmart Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadLink | LampSmart Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910/reviews)** | [1.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lampsmart-pro/id1570094172/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 139 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 167 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broadlink Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/714823084) | [Shenzhen Jingyuan Micro Control Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570094174) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LampSmart Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lampsmart-pro/id1570094172)

Control your smart lamps with ease. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and color. Set timers for automatic shut-off and manage multiple lamps within different rooms for unified control.

**Highlights:** Adjust brightness, Adjust color temperature, Adjust color, Set timer, Room management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to connect and use
- 💡 Convenient remote control functionality
- 🚀 Responsive app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth pairing issues
- 🔌 Difficulty controlling RGB lighting
- 📚 Unclear instructions and documentation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inability to connect or pair with the light fixture

**Requested features**

- Integration with smart home platforms (Alexa, Google Home, etc.)
- Scheduling and automation features (timed on/off, sunrise/sunset, etc.)
- Improved color control and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadLink free?

BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LampSmart Pro free?

LampSmart Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BroadLink or LampSmart Pro?

BroadLink is rated higher. BroadLink averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while LampSmart Pro averages 1.6 from 139 ratings.

### Do BroadLink or LampSmart Pro have ads?

Neither BroadLink nor LampSmart Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BroadLink or LampSmart Pro?

BroadLink ships an update monthly, and LampSmart Pro monthly. Most recently, BroadLink was updated on September 22, 2026 and LampSmart Pro on September 23, 2026.

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