Comparison

BroadLink vs CasaRay for Home Assistant

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

CasaRay for Home Assistant

Features
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See what is on, what is open, and what needs attention. CasaRay brings Home Assistant into native controls for your Apple devices. Start with a summary of your home, then open a group, room, or device. Control lights, locks, gates, garage doors, blinds, climate, scenes, and cameras. Check energy use, waste collection, and household presence without scrolling through every device. CasaRay Free connects one complete Home Assistant home with no device-count limit. It includes live status and controls, camera snapshots and single-camera live viewing, camera activity, basic notifications, widgets, personalization, Apple Watch status and manual controls, and selected manual CarPlay controls. On iPhone and iPad, you can also opt in to Apple Home, select accessories, pair matching devices, and use supported cameras through Apple's protected native sessions. CasaRay Plus adds Live Wall for viewing multiple cameras on iPad and Mac, searchable notification history and rules, Home Assistant dashboards inside CasaRay, advanced navigation and dashboard placement. In supported regions, Plus also includes an optional Assistant for questions and authorized home actions. It requires an eligible account. When enabled, requests and the relevant home context are sent to the connected AI provider as described in the privacy policy; Home Assistant credentials are never sent. Home Assistant credentials are stored in Keychain. Everyday home data stays on your devices unless you enable an optional service. Optional notification delivery uses the relay described in our privacy policy. Assistant is unavailable in the mainland China storefront; all other Free and Plus features remain available there. Live Home Assistant control requires an accessible Home Assistant server. Preview Mode lets you explore CasaRay without one. CasaRay is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Open Home Foundation or Nabu Casa. Home Assistant is a trademark of the Open Home Foundation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://casaray.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://casaray.dev/privacy

Screenshots

BroadLink3 screens
CasaRay for Home Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BroadLink at none against CasaRay for Home Assistant's 2. BroadLink also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). CasaRay for Home Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 9 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. CasaRay for Home Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BroadLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BroadLink ships an update monthly, CasaRay for Home Assistant every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BroadLink versus CasaRay for Home Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadLinkCasaRay for Home Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadlink Co.,LtdEvotec Services sp z o.o.

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

CasaRay for Home Assistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BroadLink

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CasaRay for Home Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • CasaRay Plus Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • CasaRay Plus Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is BroadLink free?
BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CasaRay for Home Assistant free?
CasaRay for Home Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BroadLink or CasaRay for Home Assistant have ads?
Neither BroadLink nor CasaRay for Home Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BroadLink or CasaRay for Home Assistant?
BroadLink ships an update monthly, and CasaRay for Home Assistant every 9 days. Most recently, BroadLink was updated on November 2, 2026 and CasaRay for Home Assistant on October 25, 2026.

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