BroadLink vs CasaRay for Home Assistant
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.
CasaRay for Home Assistant
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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
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | BroadLink | CasaRay for Home Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broadlink Co.,Ltd | Evotec 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
BroadLink
No in-app purchases
CasaRay for Home Assistant
- CasaRay Plus Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- CasaRay Plus Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year
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