# BroadLink vs Fraud Defender

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BroadLink at none against Fraud Defender's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fraud Defender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BroadLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadLink | Fraud Defender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broadlink Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/714823084) | [Ann ANN WAMBUI NJUGUNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895391479) |

## What reviewers say

### BroadLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well with Alexa
- 💡 Consolidates multiple remotes
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Intuitive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable device pairing
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔧 Difficult setup process
- 🔧 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Scenes not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes
- Devices going offline randomly
- Alexa integration issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize button layouts
- Integration with more smart home platforms
- Improved scheduling and automation features
- Temperature display in Fahrenheit
- Backup and restore functionality


### Fraud Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraud-defender/id6798387521)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadLink free?

BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fraud Defender free?

Fraud Defender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BroadLink or Fraud Defender have ads?

Neither BroadLink nor Fraud Defender shows ads.

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