BroadLink vs Kaadas Lock
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.
Kaadas Lock
Manage your smart door locks with real-time security updates and convenient user controls. Some models offer doorbell intercom and remote unlocking for enhanced convenience and safety.
- Real-time security log reports
- Convenient user management
- Doorbell intercom support
- Remote unlocking capabilities
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Cadiz door locks, enjoy a safe and convenient life 1. Real-time log report, security information instantly mastered 2. Convenient user management 3. Some door locks support doorbell intercom and remote unlocking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BroadLink at 58% against Kaadas Lock's 25%. BroadLink also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). Kaadas Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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, Kaadas Lock every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BroadLink | Kaadas Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Broadlink Co.,Ltd | Shenzhen Kaadas Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
BroadLink
Kaadas Lock
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
Kaadas Lock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BroadLink
No in-app purchases
Kaadas Lock
No in-app purchases
