BroadLink vs PrinterConfigure
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.
PrinterConfigure
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Users can connect the printer via Bluetooth using the PrinterConfigure APP and send the WiFi configuration information to enable the printer to connect to the network. It has the advantage of being convenient and fast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BroadLink at monthly against PrinterConfigure's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BroadLink ships an update monthly, PrinterConfigure every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BroadLink | PrinterConfigure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% 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 | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 15.8 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broadlink Co.,Ltd | Zhuhai Zywell Technology Co., LTD |
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
PrinterConfigure
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BroadLink
No in-app purchases
PrinterConfigure
No in-app purchases
