Comparison

BroadLink vs DueSoon

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

DueSoon

Features
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DueSoon helps you remember the recurring things that quietly sneak up on you whether that's to replace toothbrush heads, water filters, bedding, update subscriptions, insurance renewals, appointments and more. Start with a ready-made reminder or create your own in seconds. DueSoon keeps things calm and simple: see what’s due, what’s coming up, and what you can forget about until later. What you can track: • Household replacements like filters, batteries and toothbrush heads • Chores such as changing bed sheets or cleaning appliances • Subscriptions and renewals • Insurance, vehicle and appointment reminders • Custom recurring reminders for anything you want to remember Why DueSoon works: • Quick onboarding with a useful first reminder • Preset library to get started faster • Local notifications so you remember at the right time • Simple Due Soon and Overdue views • Private by design — reminders stay on your device, with optional iCloud sync through DueSoon DueSoon is built for everyday people who do not want another complicated productivity system. Add the thing once, set the cycle, and let DueSoon remember it for you. DueSoon Plus is optional and unlocks unlimited reminders, removes ads, enables iCloud sync, Home Screen widgets and smarter alerts. DueSoon is a reminder tool only and does not provide medical, financial, legal or safety advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BroadLink3 screens
DueSoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BroadLink at none against DueSoon's 3. BroadLink also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). DueSoon's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DueSoon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BroadLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BroadLink ships an update monthly, DueSoon every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BroadLink versus DueSoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadLinkDueSoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadlink Co.,LtdJake Eells

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

DueSoon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BroadLink

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DueSoon

Subscriptions2
  • Renewly Plus Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Renewly - Plus Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Renewly Plus - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is BroadLink free?
BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DueSoon free?
DueSoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BroadLink or DueSoon have ads?
Neither BroadLink nor DueSoon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BroadLink or DueSoon?
BroadLink ships an update monthly, and DueSoon every 5 days. Most recently, BroadLink was updated on October 15, 2026 and DueSoon on September 26, 2026.

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