Comparison

BroadLink vs YoY Temperature Logger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

YoY Temperature Logger

Features
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YoY Temperature Logger lets you quickly verify temperature-sensitive deliveries. Scan NFC temperature logger chips attached to products such as medicine, food, or other sensitive goods. The app reads recorded temperature data directly from the chip and displays it in a clear and easy-to-understand format. Features: Scan compatible NFC temperature logger chips with your iPhone Instantly view temperature curves with minimum and maximum values Check whether defined temperature limits have been exceeded Review detailed scan information directly in the app Optionally save and manage scan results Available in multiple languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) How it works: Open the app Tap “Scan Chip” Hold the chip near the back of your iPhone View the temperature data and results immediately Privacy and control: You stay in control of your data Saving or sharing results is always optional The app clearly notifies you if a scan cannot be matched or processed Requirements: An iPhone with NFC capability is required.

Screenshots

BroadLink3 screens
YoY Temperature Logger1 screens

Verdict

The call

BroadLink and YoY Temperature Logger are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BroadLink versus YoY Temperature Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadLinkYoY Temperature Logger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadlink Co.,LtdITbyCloud SE

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

YoY Temperature Logger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BroadLink

No in-app purchases

None

YoY Temperature Logger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BroadLink free?
BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YoY Temperature Logger free?
YoY Temperature Logger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BroadLink or YoY Temperature Logger have ads?
Neither BroadLink nor YoY Temperature Logger shows ads.

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