# BroadLink vs RoomSync for Home Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: RoomSync for Home Assistant at 5.0 against BroadLink's 4.3. RoomSync for Home Assistant also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). BroadLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RoomSync for Home Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BroadLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

RoomSync for Home Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BroadLink ships an update monthly, RoomSync for Home Assistant weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadLink | RoomSync for Home Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadlink/id1450257910/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roomsync-for-home-assistant/id6809884994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broadlink Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/714823084) | [MANUEL RODRIGO ESCOBAR VIDES](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809884996) |

## 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


### RoomSync for Home Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roomsync-for-home-assistant/id6809884994)

This app synchronizes your smart home devices between Home Assistant and Apple HomeKit. It automatically assigns accessories to rooms based on their Home Assistant areas, simplifying organization and saving manual effort.

**Highlights:** Sync Home Assistant areas to Apple HomeKit rooms, Preview changes before applying, Automatic backups and one-tap restore, Recognizes HomeKit Bridge accessories by identity, Home screen with room status, Bulk move accessories, Encrypted token storage for Home Assistant

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $0.99 | per month |
| Support+ | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock everything | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadLink free?

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

### Is RoomSync for Home Assistant free?

RoomSync for Home Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BroadLink or RoomSync for Home Assistant?

RoomSync for Home Assistant is rated higher. BroadLink averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while RoomSync for Home Assistant averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BroadLink or RoomSync for Home Assistant have ads?

Neither BroadLink nor RoomSync for Home Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BroadLink or RoomSync for Home Assistant?

BroadLink ships an update monthly, and RoomSync for Home Assistant weekly. Most recently, BroadLink was updated on November 6, 2026 and RoomSync for Home Assistant on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*