BroadLink vs Telefant
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.
Telefant
This app allows users to control their Logitech Harmony hubs with interactive widgets and control center access. It supports multiple hubs and offers device and activity management. Note that setup and configuration are not supported.
- Interactive home screen widgets
- Control center controls (iOS 18+)
- Connect to multiple hubs
- Start and stop activities
- Control devices
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Disclaimer: Telefant is designed to control a Logitech Harmony hub. If you don't own one, you won't be able to use Telefant! Telefant is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Logitech, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. Features: - Interactive home screen widgets* - Control center controls (iOS 18 and higher)* - Connect to multiple hubs and quickly switch between them - Start and stop activities - Control devices Telefant cannot be used to: - Set up or configure Harmony hubs - Edit or add new activities or devices - Anything else that isn't explicitly mentioned as a feature * Telefant can be used free of charge for an unlimited time and unlimited number of connected hubs. Interactive widgets and control center controls can be unlocked via a one-time In-App Purchase that can be shared with your family. Telefant is licensed under the Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Telefant at 5.0 against BroadLink's 4.3. Telefant also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 58%). BroadLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). On price, 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. Telefant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BroadLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
Telefant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 75% of Telefant's.
| Parameter | BroadLink | Telefant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.6K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broadlink Co.,Ltd | Leo Wehrfritz |
Customer experience
BroadLink
Telefant
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
Telefant
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BroadLink
No in-app purchases
Telefant
- Widget Unlock$1.99








