Comparison

YoLink vs Sproushi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

YoLink

Control a wide range of smart home devices, including lights, switches, thermostats, and cameras, through a central hub. This application enables comprehensive home automation and management.

Highlights
  • Control smart lights
  • Manage smart switches and sockets
  • Automate watering systems
  • Monitor IP cameras
  • Integrate with YoLink hub
  • Home automation management
Features
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YoLink APP is released by YoSmart Inc. This APP can control all YoSmart equipment through YoLink hub, including the LED strip lights, smart switch, smart socket, Thermostat, automatic watering system, IP camera and so on. Smart Home is also called smart house, intelligent home, and home automation. It is some application of Internet of Things

About

Sproushi

This app connects to your automated mushroom grower, guiding you through setup and monitoring your plants in real-time. It offers AI-driven growth adjustments, manual control options, and timelapse video creation. Access support and tips for a successful harvest.

Highlights
  • Automated mushroom grower setup
  • Real-time sensor data and camera monitoring
  • AI-driven growth adjustments
  • Manual growth condition control
  • Timelapse video creation
  • Multi-grower management
  • In-app help and support
Features
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Sproushi is the official companion app for your automated mushroom grower. Set up your device with easy, step-by-step instructions, pair it with your home Wi-Fi, and start growing in minutes. Monitor your mushrooms in real time with live sensor data and camera images, and manage multiple growers all in one place. Capture your mushroom’s journey in stunning timelapse videos with Sproushi’s built-in camera. Watch your mushroom come to life in real time. Let Sproushi handle the growing for you. Using AI to detect your mushroom’s needs and adjust automatically. Feeling experimental? Take full control by setting your own growth conditions and fine-tuning them for the perfect harvest. Sproushi also offers built-in help and support whenever you need it, including troubleshooting guides, tips for optimal growth, and direct contact with our team. Whether you’re a first-time grower or a seasoned pro, Sproushi keeps you connected, informed, and supported throughout your growing journey.

Screenshots

YoLink4 screens
Sproushi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YoLink at 43% against Sproushi's 0%. YoLink also leads on rating (3.2 vs 1.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YoLink holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YoLink has 51 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of YoLink's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sproushi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YoLink ships an update every 3 weeks, Sproushi fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
YoLink versus Sproushi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYoLinkSproushi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (51 ratings) — better1.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoSmartCelium B.V.

Customer experience

YoLink

All ratings43 ratings
Positive48.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative51.2%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral20.9%
Negative36.3%

Sproushi

All ratings7 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

YoLink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not working with iOS 15
  • Frequent disconnections of hub and sensors
  • Inability to save temperature alert ranges
  • Alerts not working as expected
  • Offline sensor issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve temperature/alarm setting controls
  • Implement Apple Shortcuts support
  • Add iPad app version
  • Allow custom notification sounds

Sproushi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

YoLink

No in-app purchases

None

Sproushi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YoLink free?
YoLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sproushi free?
Sproushi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YoLink or Sproushi?
YoLink is rated higher. YoLink averages 3.2 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Sproushi averages 1.8 from 8 ratings.
Do YoLink or Sproushi have ads?
Neither YoLink nor Sproushi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YoLink or Sproushi?
YoLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sproushi fortnightly. Most recently, YoLink was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sproushi on October 24, 2026.

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